Bill Teague Lake Dam, located in Pickens, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Built in 1967, this dam stands at a height of 52 feet and has a length of 375 feet, with a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. The dam overlooks a surface area of 6 acres and drains a 34-square-mile watershed, making it a significant water resource in the region.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Bill Teague Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is considered to have a moderate risk level. The dam is inspected every five years, with the last inspection conducted in 1991. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain undisclosed. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam provides a serene recreational environment while also serving as a moderate risk water infrastructure.
Residents and climate enthusiasts visiting Cagle Environs can appreciate the scenic Bill Teague Lake Dam for its unique design as an earth dam with buttress core types. Although its maintenance and emergency preparedness details are unclear, the dam continues to be a focal point for outdoor activities and water resource conservation efforts in the area.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
375 |
Dam Height |
52 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
34 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
52 |
Fausett Creek Near Talking Rock
|
19cfs |
Etowah River At Canton
|
666cfs |
Talking Rock Creek Near Hinton
|
84cfs |
Amicalola Creek Near Dawsonville
|
112cfs |
Coosawattee River Near Ellijay
|
311cfs |
Cartecay River Near Ellijay
|
181cfs |