Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes is an earth dam located in Elk County, Pennsylvania, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Twin Lakes
The primary purpose of Twin Lakes is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Hoffman Run near Camps.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 117 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/16/2017.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Elk |
| Nearest City | Camps |
| River/Stream | Hoffman Run |
| Coordinates | 41.60833, -78.75167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01988 |
| Federal ID | PA01988 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |