Teeter Lake Dam
Teeter Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pike County, Arkansas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Teeter Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Teeter Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by J R Teeter (private). It impounds the Hickory Creek near Sweet Home.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pike |
| Nearest City | Sweet Home |
| River/Stream | Hickory Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.01500, -93.75833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,494 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | J R Teeter |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00925 |
| Federal ID | AR00925 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |