Sediment Pond 17b
Key Takeaway
Sediment Pond 17b is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,395 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 227 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 169 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07395 |
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
NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sediment Pond 17b?
Sediment Pond 17b 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 Sediment Pond 17b?
Sediment Pond 17b is owned by NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sediment Pond 17b built?
Sediment Pond 17b was completed in 2000, making it 26 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Sediment Pond 17b?
Sediment Pond 17b has a dam height of 22 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.