North Fork Broad River Ws Str # 6 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

North Fork Broad River WS Str # 6, also known as Teasley Lake Dam, is a state-owned structure located in Stephens, Georgia.


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Summary

This earth dam, designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, was completed in 1956 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Bear Creek. With a height of 34 feet and a hydraulic height of 31 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 1329 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 28 acres.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the condition assessment of North Fork Broad River WS Str # 6 is rated as poor as of the last inspection in March 2017. The dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a moderate risk level identified. The state of Georgia regulates and inspects the dam, meeting permitting and enforcement requirements. With a drainage area of 2316 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the region.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find North Fork Broad River WS Str # 6 an intriguing structure due to its historical significance and vital role in flood risk reduction along Bear Creek. While the dam's condition assessment is poor and it has uncontrolled spillways, the state of Georgia actively regulates and inspects the structure, ensuring its continued function. With a moderate risk level and a storage capacity of 1329 acre-feet, this earth dam serves as a key component in managing water resources in Stephens County, Georgia.

Year Completed

1956

Dam Length

480

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

BEAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

28

Hydraulic Height

31

Drainage Area

2316

Nid Storage

1329

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

34
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.