Bill Teague Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bill Teague Lake Dam, located in Pickens, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

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
       
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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.