Happy Acres Lake dam
Happy Acres Lake
Happy Acres Lake in Walton, Georgia, is a privately owned Earth dam that stands at 22 feet high and stretches 390 feet in length. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, with a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet and a surface area of 5 acres. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam is categorized as having low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Situated within the Mobile District of Georgia, Happy Acres Lake offers a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various outdoor activities. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam provides a safe and pleasant setting for recreational pursuits such as fishing, boating, and picnicking. While the condition assessment of the dam is currently not rated, its risk management measures are deemed sufficient to maintain the safety and integrity of the structure.
Although the specifics of the dam's construction year and maintenance history remain undisclosed, Happy Acres Lake serves as a valuable asset for the community by providing a tranquil retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. As a privately owned recreation spot in Georgia, this Earth dam embodies a harmonious blend of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship, inviting visitors to appreciate the beauty and significance of water resources in a changing climate landscape.
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 Happy Acres Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brushy Fork Creek At Beaver Road | 3 cfs | → |
| Little Haynes Creek At Dial Mill Rd Nr Milstead Ga | 9 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River At New Hope Road | 16 cfs | → |
| Big Haynes Creek At Jack Turner Dam | 21 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Above Covington | 30 cfs | → |
| Big Haynes Creek At Lenora Road | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Happy Acres Lake.
Boat launches
- Ccc Camp Loop Morgan County
- Ellis Road Jasper County
- Saint Ives Country Club Parkway Johns Creek
- Chattahochee River Park Peachtree Corners
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- Van Pugh North Park
Campgrounds
- Fort Yargo State Park
- James Shackleford County Park
- Hard Labor Creek State Park
- Camp Rutledge
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
Fishing spots
- Black Shoals Lake
- Parkers Lake
- Twin Lakes
- Rhodes Jordan Park
- Collins Hill Park
- Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve
Track Happy Acres Lake in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Happy Acres Lake
Where does the data for Happy Acres Lake 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 Low 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 Happy Acres Lake.