S4 Sediment Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
S4 Sediment Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07214 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY;THE SABINE MINING COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of S4 Sediment Pond Dam?
S4 Sediment Pond Dam 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 S4 Sediment Pond Dam?
S4 Sediment Pond Dam is owned by SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY;THE SABINE MINING COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was S4 Sediment Pond Dam built?
S4 Sediment Pond Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 S4 Sediment Pond Dam?
S4 Sediment Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is S4 Sediment Pond Dam?
S4 Sediment Pond Dam has a dam height of 23 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.