D-6 Sediment Pond

Limestone, Texas· Built 2007· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

D-6 Sediment Pond is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX)
Dam Length4,100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.3K acre-ft
Surface Area92 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge3,535 cfs
Year Completed2007 (19 years old)
NID IDTX07398

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

TXU MINING CO

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of D-6 Sediment Pond?

D-6 Sediment Pond 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 D-6 Sediment Pond?

D-6 Sediment Pond is owned by TXU MINING CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was D-6 Sediment Pond built?

D-6 Sediment Pond was completed in 2007, making it 19 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is D-6 Sediment Pond?

D-6 Sediment Pond has a dam height of 22 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.

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.