South Twin Lakes Dam
South Twin Lakes Dam is an earth dam located in Upshur County, Texas, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About South Twin Lakes Dam
The primary purpose of South Twin Lakes Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gilmer Boating And Fishing Club (private). It impounds the Tr-clear Creek.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century 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 04/18/2007. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Upshur |
| River/Stream | Tr-clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.66427, -94.92328 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GILMER BOATING AND FISHING CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03732 |
| Federal ID | TX03732 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |