Twin Lakes Dam No. 3
Key Takeaway
Twin Lakes Dam No. 3 is classified as high hazard in Virginia. 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 | 29 ft (taller than 64.7% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA079013 |
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 Owners´ Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Twin Lakes Dam No. 3?
Twin Lakes Dam No. 3 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 No. 3?
Twin Lakes Dam No. 3 is owned by Twin Lakes Owners´ Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Twin Lakes Dam No. 3?
Twin Lakes Dam No. 3 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 No. 3?
Twin Lakes Dam No. 3 has a dam height of 29 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 No. 3 last inspected?
Twin Lakes Dam No. 3 was last inspected on September 26, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.