Teal Pond dam
Teal Pond
Teal Pond, located in Johnston County, Oklahoma, is a federally owned Earth dam constructed in 1958 primarily for flood risk reduction purposes. With a height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, the dam serves to control the Teel Creek's flow and mitigate potential flooding in the surrounding area. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Teal Pond is considered to have a very high risk due to its structural and operational characteristics. The dam has not been inspected since 1980, with an inspection frequency of 5 years, and its condition remains unrated. Emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and risk assessment guidelines have not been documented, raising concerns about the dam's ability to withstand potential emergencies and natural disasters.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Teal Pond presents an intriguing case study of a critical infrastructure project that may be at risk due to inadequate maintenance and emergency preparedness. With its strategic location in Lake Texoma and significant flood risk reduction purpose, the dam's condition assessment and risk management measures warrant further attention to ensure the safety and resilience of the surrounding community and environment in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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 Teal Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 19 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Connerville | 214 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Dickson | 374 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 12 cfs | → |
| Red River At Denison Dam Nr Denison | 45 cfs | → |
| Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney | 423 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Teal Pond.
Boat launches
- Bryan County
- Lake Road Marshall County
- Grayson County
- Lee Boulevard Grayson County
- Paw Paw Creek Road Grayson County
Campgrounds
- Pennington Creek Park
- Little Glasses Resort And Marina
- Lake Texoma State Park
- Newberry Creek Resort And Marina
- Johnson Creek - Lake Texoma
- Willow Springs - Lake Texoma
More reservoirs
Track Teal Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Teal Pond
Where does the data for Teal Pond 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 Teal Pond.