Green Acres Lake Dam dam
Green Acres Lake Dam
Green Acres Lake Dam, located in Rogers Church Environs, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1941 for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 24 feet and stretching 480 feet in length, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 9 acres. While the dam's hazard potential is rated as low, its risk assessment falls under the moderate category, signaling the need for careful management and monitoring.
Designed by Mr. Childs, the Green Acres Lake Dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a drainage area of 125 square miles. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam has not received any official inspections or assessments, leaving its current condition as "Not Rated." While the dam does not pose an immediate threat, ongoing risk management measures should be implemented to ensure the safety and stability of this recreational structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy for years to come.
With its picturesque location and historical significance, Green Acres Lake Dam serves as a tranquil retreat for visitors seeking outdoor recreational activities. Its presence in Monroe County, Georgia, adds to the local landscape and provides a valuable resource for the surrounding community. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and upkeep of dams like Green Acres Lake Dam are crucial in preserving both the natural environment and the recreational opportunities they offer to enthusiasts in the region.
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 Green Acres Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 9 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 694 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 465 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Green Acres Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Macon
- Popes Ferry Landing
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
Campgrounds
- Arrowhead County Park
- Claystone County Park
- Dames Ferry County Park
- High Falls State Park
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Gladesville Campground
Fishing spots
- Lake Tobesofkee
- High Falls Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Jackson Lake
Track Green Acres Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Green Acres Lake Dam
Where does the data for Green Acres Lake Dam 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 Green Acres Lake Dam.