Peeler Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Atascosa County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 740 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 Peeler Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Peeler Dam No 1 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 Alonzo Peeler Jr (private). It impounds the Tr-macho Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 184 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 | Atascosa |
| River/Stream | Tr-macho Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.73483, -98.53638 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Alonzo Peeler Jr |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03161 |
| Federal ID | TX03161 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |