Nunley Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Uvalde County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 1,600 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 Nunley Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Nunley Lake No 1 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 Rj Nunley Estate (private). It impounds the Tr-east Elm Creek near Frio Town.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 | Uvalde |
| Nearest City | Frio Town |
| River/Stream | Tr-east Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.19084, -99.41886 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Rj Nunley Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04146 |
| Federal ID | TX04146 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |