Twin Lakes Dam
Twin Lakes Dam is an earth dam located in Tipton County, Tennessee, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
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 Twin Lakes Recreation Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Trib-big Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 years 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/24/2024.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Tipton |
| River/Stream | Trib-big Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.45583, -89.85417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Twin Lakes Recreation Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN16702 |
| Federal ID | TN16702 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |