Peterson Dam is an earth dam located in Eastland County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 700 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Peterson Dam
The primary purpose of Peterson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dl Peterson (private). It impounds the Ellison Spring Branch.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/20/1969. That was over 57 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Eastland |
| River/Stream | Ellison Spring Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.23630, -98.63715 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Dl Peterson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/20/1969 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01401 |
| Federal ID | TX01401 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |