Robert Wheeler Lake No 1 Dam
Robert Wheeler Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in McMullen County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Robert Wheeler Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Robert Wheeler Lake No 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carroll Wheeler (private). It impounds the Leoncita Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,142 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 | Texas |
| County | McMullen |
| River/Stream | Leoncita Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.55802, -98.64707 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,142 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CARROLL WHEELER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02999 |
| Federal ID | TX02999 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |