Green Acres Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Green Acres Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 125 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02874 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Green Acres Dairy
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Green Acres Lake Dam?
Green Acres Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Green Acres Lake Dam?
Green Acres Lake Dam is owned by Green Acres Dairy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Green Acres Lake Dam built?
Green Acres Lake Dam was completed in 1941, making it 85 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Green Acres Lake Dam?
Green Acres Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Green Acres Lake Dam?
Green Acres Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.