Peddy Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Peddy Lake Dam, located in Shelby, Texas, was completed in 1958 and serves as a key recreational site in the area.


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Summary

This private earth dam, standing at a height of 18 feet and stretching 545 feet in length, holds a storage capacity of 104 acre-feet, making it a significant water resource for the region. Despite its primary purpose for recreation, the dam also plays a crucial role in flood control and water management along the TR-Hillara Creek.

Although Peddy Lake Dam is not state-regulated, it undergoes regular inspections and has one outlet gate for water release. The dam's condition is currently not rated, but it has a high risk potential, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and effectiveness. With its picturesque setting and valuable contribution to water resource management, Peddy Lake Dam stands as a symbol of the intersection between human ingenuity and environmental stewardship in the face of climate challenges.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

545

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

TR-HILLIARA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

104

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.