Happy Acres Lake
Key Takeaway
Happy Acres Lake is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| NID ID | GA05084 |
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
Quackenbush, Dan
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Happy Acres Lake?
Happy Acres Lake 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 Happy Acres Lake?
Happy Acres Lake is owned by Quackenbush, Dan (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Happy Acres Lake?
Happy Acres Lake 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 Happy Acres Lake?
Happy Acres Lake has a dam height of 22 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.