Lower Little River Dam #2 (Oliver Teagues) Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Lower Little River Dam #2, also known as Oliver Teagues Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Millersville, North Carolina.
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Summary
Built in 1958, this earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 25 feet with a hydraulic height of 16 feet, serving primarily for recreational purposes. The dam has a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10 acres, within a drainage area of 1062 square miles.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Lower Little River Dam #2 has been regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program. The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 900 cubic feet per second and has undergone inspections as recent as December 2020. With a history of modifications or updates, the dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment are currently not available, highlighting potential areas for improvement in its overall safety management.
This dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities for the local community, while also posing a significant hazard potential that must be carefully managed and monitored. With its unique location along the Lower Little River, the dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between water resource utilization and environmental stewardship in the face of changing climate patterns. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, understanding the complexities and challenges associated with structures like Lower Little River Dam #2 is essential for ensuring the sustainable management of our natural resources in the long term.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
260 |
River Or Stream |
Lower Little River-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
1062 |
Nid Storage |
86 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
25 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Lower Little River Dam #2 (Oliver Teagues)