Twin Lakes (Lower) Dam
Key Takeaway
Twin Lakes (Lower) Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 645 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| NID ID | GA00189 |
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
Atlanta Suburbia Ltd
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Twin Lakes (Lower) Dam?
Twin Lakes (Lower) 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 (Lower) Dam?
Twin Lakes (Lower) Dam is owned by Atlanta Suburbia Ltd (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Twin Lakes (Lower) Dam?
Twin Lakes (Lower) 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 (Lower) Dam?
Twin Lakes (Lower) Dam has a dam height of 20 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.