Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond
Key Takeaway
Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,560 ft |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 562 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07444 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TEMPLE GENERATION I LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond?
Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond?
Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond is owned by TEMPLE GENERATION I LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond built?
Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond was completed in 2014, making it 12 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond?
Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond has a dam height of 15 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 Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond last inspected?
Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond was last inspected on March 30, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.