Jewett Mine Sedimentation Pond 026

RENA BRANCH· Freestone, Texas· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Jewett Mine Sedimentation Pond 026 is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 77.6% in TX)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage478 acre-ft
Normal Storage266 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
NID IDTX06479

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

NRG TEXAS POWER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jewett Mine Sedimentation Pond 026?

Jewett Mine Sedimentation Pond 026 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 Jewett Mine Sedimentation Pond 026?

Jewett Mine Sedimentation Pond 026 is owned by NRG TEXAS POWER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Jewett Mine Sedimentation Pond 026?

Jewett Mine Sedimentation Pond 026 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 Jewett Mine Sedimentation Pond 026?

Jewett Mine Sedimentation Pond 026 has a dam height of 35 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.