Twin Lakes Dams
Twin Lakes Dams is an earth dam located in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, built in 1969. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Twin Lakes Dams
Twin Lakes Dams is a dam in Bledsoe, Tennessee. The dam is owned by James Barker (private). It impounds the Trib-sequatchie River near Pikeville.
The dam stands 59 feet tall and stretches 664 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 158 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/09/2025.
At 59 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Bledsoe |
| Nearest City | Pikeville |
| River/Stream | Trib-sequatchie River |
| Coordinates | 35.62861, -85.13250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Length | 664 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | James Barker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/09/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN00706 |
| Federal ID | TN00706 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |