Lcra Powell Bend Mine Pond 1

TR-BIG SANDY CREEK· Bastrop, Texas· Built 1984· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Debris Control Private

Key Takeaway

Lcra Powell Bend Mine Pond 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX)
Dam Length1,870 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage37 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDTX09220

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
Last Inspection: February 21, 1985
State Regulated: No

Ownership

BOBBY STEINER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lcra Powell Bend Mine Pond 1?

Lcra Powell Bend Mine Pond 1 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 Lcra Powell Bend Mine Pond 1?

Lcra Powell Bend Mine Pond 1 is owned by BOBBY STEINER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lcra Powell Bend Mine Pond 1 built?

Lcra Powell Bend Mine Pond 1 was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Lcra Powell Bend Mine Pond 1?

Lcra Powell Bend Mine Pond 1 serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lcra Powell Bend Mine Pond 1?

Lcra Powell Bend Mine Pond 1 has a dam height of 18 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 Lcra Powell Bend Mine Pond 1 last inspected?

Lcra Powell Bend Mine Pond 1 was last inspected on February 21, 1985. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.