Teal Pond

TEEL CR· Johnston, Oklahoma· Built 1958· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Teal Pond is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 1% in OK)
Dam Length150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDOK21286

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: January 1, 1980
State Regulated: No

Ownership

DOI FWS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Teal Pond?

Teal Pond 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 Pond?

Teal Pond is owned by DOI FWS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Teal Pond built?

Teal Pond was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Pond?

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

How tall is Teal Pond?

Teal Pond has a dam height of 15 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 Pond last inspected?

Teal Pond was last inspected on January 1, 1980. 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.