Cedar Bayou Generating Pond Levee
Key Takeaway
Cedar Bayou Generating Pond Levee is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 23,230 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 30.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,750 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04847 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
NRG TEXAS POWER LLC
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Cedar Bayou Generating Pond Levee?
Cedar Bayou Generating Pond Levee is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cedar Bayou Generating Pond Levee?
Cedar Bayou Generating Pond Levee is owned by NRG TEXAS POWER LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cedar Bayou Generating Pond Levee built?
Cedar Bayou Generating Pond Levee was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Cedar Bayou Generating Pond Levee?
Cedar Bayou Generating Pond Levee 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 Cedar Bayou Generating Pond Levee?
Cedar Bayou Generating Pond Levee has a dam height of 10 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 Cedar Bayou Generating Pond Levee last inspected?
Cedar Bayou Generating Pond Levee was last inspected on May 24, 1988. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.