Twin Lakes Lower Dam, also known as L.P.
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Pitts Lower Pond Dam, is a private earth dam located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, with a maximum storage capacity of 546 acre-feet and a normal storage of 456 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 34 feet and stretches 325 feet in length, creating a surface area of 38 acres on TR-MIDDLE TYGER RIVER.
Despite its age, Twin Lakes Lower Dam is in fair condition with a low hazard potential, according to its last inspection in June 2017. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). While the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, appropriate risk management measures are in place to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Twin Lakes Lower Dam presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of human-made infrastructure and natural water systems in a picturesque recreational setting.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
325 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MIDDLE TYGER RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
38 |
Nid Storage |
546 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |