Upstream Twin Pond Dam
Upstream Twin Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Tattnall County, Georgia, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Upstream Twin Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Upstream Twin Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rogers Correctional Institution (state). It impounds the Unknown near State Prison Environs.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 585 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 151 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 345 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 06/01/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Tattnall |
| Nearest City | State Prison Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.99083, -82.18139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 345 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rogers Correctional Institution |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03207 |
| Federal ID | GA03207 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |