Peacock Site 1a Tailings Reservoir Dm
Peacock Site 1a Tailings Reservoir Dm is an earth dam located in Morris County, Texas, built in 1983. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Peacock Site 1a Tailings Reservoir Dm
Peacock Site 1a Tailings Reservoir Dm is a dam in Morris, Texas. The dam is owned by U S Steel Tubular Products Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-peacock Creek near Lone Star.
The dam stands 121 feet tall and stretches 2,030 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 13,336 acre-feet. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/22/2024.
At 121 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Morris |
| Nearest City | Lone Star |
| River/Stream | Tr-peacock Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.96926, -94.68219 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 121 ft |
| Dam Height | 116 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,030 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,336 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,336 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,853 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 24,911 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | U S STEEL TUBULAR PRODUCTS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05871 |
| Federal ID | TX05871 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |