Sediment Pond 3
Key Takeaway
Sediment Pond 3 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,314 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07397 |
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 3?
Sediment Pond 3 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 3?
Sediment Pond 3 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 3 built?
Sediment Pond 3 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 3?
Sediment Pond 3 has a dam height of 28 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.