Teeter Lake No 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Teeter Lake No 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 30.9% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4,964 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00926 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
J R TEETER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Teeter Lake No 2 Dam?
Teeter Lake No 2 Dam 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 Teeter Lake No 2 Dam?
Teeter Lake No 2 Dam is owned by J R TEETER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Teeter Lake No 2 Dam built?
Teeter Lake No 2 Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Teeter Lake No 2 Dam?
Teeter Lake No 2 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Teeter Lake No 2 Dam?
Teeter Lake No 2 Dam has a dam height of 21 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.