Panda Temple Power 2 Southeast Evaporation Pond

UN-NAMED TR OF KNOB CREEK· Bell, Texas· Built 2014· 16 ft tall
High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Panda Temple Power 2 Southeast 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 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX)
Dam Length2,672 ft
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge375 cfs
Year Completed2014 (12 years old)
NID IDTX07446

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: March 30, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

TEMPLE GENERATION I LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Panda Temple Power 2 Southeast Evaporation Pond?

Panda Temple Power 2 Southeast 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 2 Southeast Evaporation Pond?

Panda Temple Power 2 Southeast 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 2 Southeast Evaporation Pond built?

Panda Temple Power 2 Southeast 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 2 Southeast Evaporation Pond?

Panda Temple Power 2 Southeast Evaporation Pond has a dam height of 16 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 2 Southeast Evaporation Pond last inspected?

Panda Temple Power 2 Southeast Evaporation Pond was last inspected on March 30, 2023. 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.