Twin Lakes Dam (Upper) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Twin Lakes Dam (Upper), also known as Twin Lake South Dam, is a privately owned structure located in the Banks School Community of Elbert, Georgia.


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Summary

Built in 1950, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and has a structural height of 36 feet, providing a storage capacity of 291 acre-feet for recreational purposes. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway and uncontrolled outlet gates, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.

Despite not being regulated by the state, Twin Lakes Dam (Upper) has undergone inspections every five years, with the last assessment conducted in October 2011. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. With a risk management plan yet to be specified, the dam presents a moderate risk (level 3) due to its age and lack of recent assessments. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Twin Lakes Dam (Upper) offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of recreational use and dam safety in a privately owned structure in Georgia's picturesque landscape.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

465

Dam Height

40

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

36

Nid Storage

291

Structural Height

36

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

40
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.