Stanley Teague Lake Dam dam
Stanley Teague Lake Dam
Stanley Teague Lake Dam, located in Whitley, Kentucky, was completed in 1977 by WEST COAL CO. for the primary purpose of recreation. This earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and stretches 370 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 49 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Whetstone Creek, has a surface area of 1.1 acres and drains a watershed area of 0.42 square miles.
Despite its recreational importance, Stanley Teague Lake Dam has been assessed to be in poor condition with a significant hazard potential. The last inspection in January 2017 revealed the dam's deteriorating state, prompting a moderate risk assessment score of 3. The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled and 18 feet wide, poses a potential risk in the event of heavy rainfall or flood events. Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated by the KY Division of Water, with enforcement, inspection, and permitting responsibilities falling under the state's jurisdiction.
Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate may find Stanley Teague Lake Dam a compelling case study for the challenges faced by aging infrastructure and the importance of regular maintenance and risk management to ensure the safety of both the dam and the surrounding community. The dam's location in a rural area highlights the need for effective emergency preparedness and coordination between private owners and state regulatory agencies to mitigate potential hazards and protect downstream communities from the impacts of dam failure.
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 Stanley Teague Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland River At Williamsburg | 1,630 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork At Saxton | 517 cfs | → |
| Lynn Camp Creek At Corbin | 21 cfs | → |
| Cumberland River At Cumberland Falls | 1,260 cfs | → |
| Powell River Near Arthur | 577 cfs | → |
| South Fork Cumberland River Near Stearns | 195 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stanley Teague Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Redbird Road Whitley County
- Whitley County
- Grove Whitley County
- Ky 3497 Laurel County
- Wells Springs Road Campbell County
Campgrounds
- Indian Mountain State Park
- Grove Drive-In Campground
- Grove Rec Area
- Grove Boat-In Campground
- Cumberland Falls State Park
- Pine Mountain State Park
Paddle runs
- 4 Miles Downstream From The Kentucky Highway 90 Bridge To Confluence With Cane Creek
- Kentucky Road 679 To Confluence Of Cumberland River
- Kentucky Road 478 To Kentucky Road 679
- Kentucky Road 80 Bridge To Downstream Part Of Rockcastle Narrows
- Tn/Ky State Line To White Oak Junction
- Turkey Foot Campground To Confluence With South Fork Of Station Camp Creek
Track Stanley Teague Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Stanley Teague Lake Dam
Where does the data for Stanley Teague 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 Significant 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 Stanley Teague Lake Dam.