Twin Lakes Dam # 2
Twin Lakes Dam # 2 is an earth dam located in Greene County, Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Twin Lakes Dam # 2
The primary purpose of Twin Lakes Dam # 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Twin Lakes Owners´ Association (private). It impounds the Quarter Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 658 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/10/2022.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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 Virginia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Greene |
| River/Stream | Quarter Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.24990, -78.44090 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 658 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 658 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Twin Lakes Owners´ Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA079011 |
| Federal ID | VA079011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |