Peacock Site 1a Tailings Reservoir Dm

TR-PEACOCK CREEK· Morris, Texas· Built 1983· Earth· 116 ft tall
High Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Peacock Site 1a Tailings Reservoir Dm is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 116 ft (taller than 99.5% in TX)
Dam Length2,030 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage13.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage6.9K acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge24,911 cfs
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)
NID IDTX05871

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: May 29, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

U S STEEL TUBULAR PRODUCTS INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Peacock Site 1a Tailings Reservoir Dm?

Peacock Site 1a Tailings Reservoir Dm is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Peacock Site 1a Tailings Reservoir Dm?

Peacock Site 1a Tailings Reservoir Dm is owned by U S STEEL TUBULAR PRODUCTS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Peacock Site 1a Tailings Reservoir Dm built?

Peacock Site 1a Tailings Reservoir Dm was completed in 1983, making it 43 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Peacock Site 1a Tailings Reservoir Dm?

Peacock Site 1a Tailings Reservoir Dm serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Peacock Site 1a Tailings Reservoir Dm?

Peacock Site 1a Tailings Reservoir Dm has a dam height of 116 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Peacock Site 1a Tailings Reservoir Dm last inspected?

Peacock Site 1a Tailings Reservoir Dm was last inspected on May 29, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.