Twin Lakes Dam

UNKNOWN· Cherokee, Georgia· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Twin Lakes Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA)
Dam Length510 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
NID IDGA04088

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 19, 2019
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Guynup, Brianne;Lewis, Ryan

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Twin Lakes Dam?

Twin Lakes Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. 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?

Twin Lakes Dam is owned by Guynup, Brianne;Lewis, Ryan (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Twin Lakes Dam?

Twin Lakes Dam 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?

Twin Lakes Dam has a dam height of 26 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 last inspected?

Twin Lakes Dam was last inspected on April 19, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.