Robert Wheeler Lake No 3 Dam is an earth dam located in McMullen County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 765 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 Robert Wheeler Lake No 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Robert Wheeler Lake No 3 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 Robert Wheeler (private). It impounds the Tr-pertle Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 765 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 290 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 | Tr-pertle Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.58262, -98.65749 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 765 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Robert Wheeler |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02997 |
| Federal ID | TX02997 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |