Twin Lakes Lake Dam "A"
Key Takeaway
Twin Lakes Lake Dam "A" is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 239 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02474 |
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
Carroll County Board of Commissioners
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Twin Lakes Lake Dam "A"?
Twin Lakes Lake Dam "A" 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 Lake Dam "A"?
Twin Lakes Lake Dam "A" is owned by Carroll County Board of Commissioners (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Twin Lakes Lake Dam "A" built?
Twin Lakes Lake Dam "A" was completed in 1941, making it 85 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 Lake Dam "A"?
Twin Lakes Lake Dam "A" 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 Lake Dam "A"?
Twin Lakes Lake Dam "A" has a dam height of 16 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.