Teal

TR-RED BRANCH· Bryan, Oklahoma· Built 1979· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Teal is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK)
Dam Length1,100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Normal Storage73 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,240 cfs
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDOK21363

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 10, 1999
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

WILLIS & MARGARET JACKSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Teal?

Teal is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Teal?

Teal is owned by WILLIS & MARGARET JACKSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Teal built?

Teal was completed in 1979, making it 47 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Teal?

Teal serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Teal?

Teal has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Teal last inspected?

Teal was last inspected on September 10, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.