Twin Lakes Dam (Upper)
Key Takeaway
Twin Lakes Dam (Upper) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 91.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 291 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01985 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Lake Russell Llc & Hewett Family Partnership Lp
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Twin Lakes Dam (Upper)?
Twin Lakes Dam (Upper) 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 (Upper)?
Twin Lakes Dam (Upper) is owned by Lake Russell Llc & Hewett Family Partnership Lp (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Twin Lakes Dam (Upper) built?
Twin Lakes Dam (Upper) was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 (Upper)?
Twin Lakes Dam (Upper) 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 (Upper)?
Twin Lakes Dam (Upper) has a dam height of 40 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 (Upper) last inspected?
Twin Lakes Dam (Upper) was last inspected on October 1, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.