Twin Lakes Inc. Dam dam
Twin Lakes Inc. Dam
Twin Lakes INC. Dam, located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. With a height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 34.9 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and not yet rated for condition assessment, the dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement by state regulatory agencies.
This dam, built by a private entity, serves an important purpose in storing water and managing the flow in the region. The dam's location in the Baltimore District further highlights its significance in the overall water infrastructure of the area. While the specific design details and construction information are not provided in the data, the dam's capacity and storage capabilities indicate its importance in maintaining water resources for various uses.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, the monitoring and upkeep of dams like Twin Lakes INC. Dam become increasingly crucial. With its capacity for emergency response and potential risk management measures, the dam plays a vital role in ensuring water security for the surrounding communities. As enthusiasts in water resources and climate, understanding the significance of structures like Twin Lakes INC. Dam is essential in safeguarding water availability and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Twin Lakes Inc. Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rappahannock River Near Fredericksburg | 213 cfs | → |
| Po River Near Spotsylvania | 4 cfs | → |
| Aquia Creek Near Garrisonville | 2 cfs | → |
| Mattaponi River Near Bowling Green | 13 cfs | → |
| S F Quantico Creek Near Independent Hill | 0 cfs | → |
| North Anna River Near Partlow | 46 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Twin Lakes Inc. Dam.
Boat launches
- Elys Ford Road Spotsylvania County
- Southlake Drive 9505, Spotsylvania County
- Elys Ford Road 10615, Fredericksburg
- Old Wharf Road King George County
- County Road 639 1302, Stafford County
- Friendship Landing Road 4701, Charles County
Campgrounds
- Champs Rv Military - A P Hill
- Lunga Park Military - Quantico Mcb
- Campsite #6
- Campground 3
- Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground
- Lake Anna State Park
Fishing spots
Track Twin Lakes Inc. Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Twin Lakes Inc. Dam
Where does the data for Twin Lakes Inc. Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Undetermined hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Twin Lakes Inc. Dam.