Twin Lakes Dam B
Key Takeaway
Twin Lakes Dam B is classified as high hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 3.7% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 537 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00110 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TWIN LAKES REC. IMPROVEMENT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Twin Lakes Dam B?
Twin Lakes Dam B is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Twin Lakes Dam B?
Twin Lakes Dam B is owned by TWIN LAKES REC. IMPROVEMENT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Twin Lakes Dam B built?
Twin Lakes Dam B was completed in 1964, making it 62 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Twin Lakes Dam B?
Twin Lakes Dam B serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Twin Lakes Dam B?
Twin Lakes Dam B has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Twin Lakes Dam B last inspected?
Twin Lakes Dam B was last inspected on November 7, 1992. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.