Twin Lakes Dam is an earth dam located in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 660 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Twin Lakes Dam
The primary purpose of 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 Mr. John L. Stamper and 3 More (private). It impounds the Tributary to Hurricane Creek near Clarks.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 238 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/12/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Caldwell |
| Nearest City | Clarks |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Hurricane Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.01470, -92.12640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,518 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mr. John L. Stamper and 3 More |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00671 |
| Federal ID | LA00671 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |