Twin Lakes Lower Dam in Edgefield, South Carolina, is a private earth dam with a height of 31 feet and a length of 540 feet.
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The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, providing a storage capacity of 175 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres. Located on TR-Little Horse Creek, the dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Twin Lakes Lower Dam is assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in February 2019. With an inspection frequency of three years, the dam has emergency action plans in place, although it is unclear if they meet guidelines. The risk management measures for the dam are not explicitly outlined in the data, leaving room for further exploration and assessment by water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in understanding the resilience and potential vulnerabilities of this structure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam Length |
540 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE HORSE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
175 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper)
|
2080cfs |
Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta
|
20cfs |
Stevens Creek Near Modoc
|
149cfs |
Savannah River At Augusta
|
6790cfs |
Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue
|
8cfs |
Spirit Creek At Us 1
|
11cfs |