Upper Twin Lakes Dam

Unkknown· Coweta, Georgia· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Upper Twin Lakes Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA)
Dam Length587 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area200 sq mi
NID IDGA06190

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

TIMBERVEST PARTNERS II GEORGIA LLC

Private

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Clover Lake Dam

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Peacock Lake Dam

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Joe L. Brown Lake Dam

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Lower Duke's Farm Lake Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Upper Twin Lakes Dam?

Upper Twin Lakes 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 Upper Twin Lakes Dam?

Upper Twin Lakes Dam is owned by TIMBERVEST PARTNERS II GEORGIA LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Upper Twin Lakes Dam?

Upper Twin Lakes Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Upper Twin Lakes Dam?

Upper Twin Lakes Dam has a dam height of 14 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.