Pond Sp-6

Bastrop, Texas· Built 2014· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Pond Sp-6 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX)
Dam Length1,800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.0K acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge1 cfs
Year Completed2014 (12 years old)
NID IDTX07591

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

LUMINANT MINING COMPANY LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pond Sp-6?

Pond Sp-6 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 Pond Sp-6?

Pond Sp-6 is owned by LUMINANT MINING COMPANY LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pond Sp-6 built?

Pond Sp-6 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 Pond Sp-6?

Pond Sp-6 has a dam height of 20 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.