Teague Lake Dam dam
Teague Lake Dam
Teague Lake Dam, also known as Mamie Teague Dam, is a privately-owned structure located in Laurens, South Carolina. Completed in 1950, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and stretches for 295 feet, serving primarily for recreational purposes along the TR-LITTLE RIVER. With a normal storage capacity of 110 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 198 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 11 acres.
Despite its recreational importance, Teague Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential and is currently rated as being in poor condition. The last inspection conducted in December 2017 recommended a more frequent inspection schedule, with a hazard level of moderate (3) indicating potential risks. The dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are not clearly defined, raising concerns for the safety and security of the surrounding community.
With the Charleston District as the overseeing authority, efforts to address the dam's condition and ensure compliance with regulatory standards are ongoing. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the preservation and maintenance of critical infrastructure will find Teague Lake Dam a subject of interest and concern within the South Carolina region.
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 Teague Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court | 6 cfs | → |
| Enoree River Near Woodruff | 111 cfs | → |
| Durbin Creek Above Fountain Inn | 5 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Ware Shoals | 231 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Above Fork Shoals | 78 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Williamston | 173 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Teague Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Garlington Drive Laurens County
- Arden Road Greenville County
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
- Arrowhead Drive Greenwood County
Campgrounds
- Sedalia Campground
- Sedalia
- Brick House
- Brick House Campground
- Lake Greenwood State Park
- Croft State Natural Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Teague Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Teague Lake Dam
Where does the data for 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 High 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 Teague Lake Dam.