Twin Lake Dam (lower)
Twin Lake Dam (lower) is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Georgia, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Twin Lake Dam (lower)
The primary purpose of Twin Lake Dam (lower) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Williamson, Lumpkin (private). It impounds the Unknown near Arcade (environs).
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/26/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Arcade (environs) |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.07497, -83.57731 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Williamson, Lumpkin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00984 |
| Federal ID | GA00984 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |