Peacock Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Peacock Lake Dam, located in Cherokee, Texas, was completed in 1965 and serves as a vital recreational resource in the area.


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Summary

This private-owned Earth dam, with a height of 18 feet, provides a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet, making it a popular spot for water activities and wildlife observation. Despite its small size, the dam's high hazard potential is a cause for concern, as it lacks a spillway and has not been rated for its condition.

Managed by the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Peacock Lake Dam stands as a testament to the delicate balance between water resource management and environmental conservation. The dam's primary purpose of recreation underscores the critical role it plays in providing outdoor enjoyment to locals and visitors alike. However, the lack of regulatory oversight and enforcement raises questions about the dam's long-term sustainability and safety measures.

As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the risk assessment of Peacock Lake Dam remains a pressing issue for stakeholders. With no designated emergency action plan and limited information on its condition, the dam's future resilience in the face of potential disasters is uncertain. It is crucial for authorities to prioritize the safety and maintenance of this dam to ensure the protection of both the environment and the communities that rely on it.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

TR-BEND ABOUT CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

101

Structural Height

18

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.