Twin Oaks Plantation Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Twin Oaks Plantation Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 750 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03659 |
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
Twin Oaks Plantation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Twin Oaks Plantation Lake Dam?
Twin Oaks Plantation Lake 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 Oaks Plantation Lake Dam?
Twin Oaks Plantation Lake Dam is owned by Twin Oaks Plantation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Twin Oaks Plantation Lake Dam built?
Twin Oaks Plantation Lake Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Oaks Plantation Lake Dam?
Twin Oaks Plantation Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Twin Oaks Plantation Lake Dam?
Twin Oaks Plantation Lake Dam 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.
When was Twin Oaks Plantation Lake Dam last inspected?
Twin Oaks Plantation Lake Dam was last inspected on August 21, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.