Peeler Dam
Peeler Dam is an earth dam located in McNairy County, Tennessee, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Peeler Dam
Peeler Dam is a dam in McNairy, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Peeler, Dolores H. (private).
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 306 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 38 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | McNairy |
| Coordinates | 35.11861, -88.65639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 306 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Peeler, Dolores H. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN10909 |
| Federal ID | TN10909 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |