Sediment Pond No 005
Key Takeaway
Sediment Pond No 005 is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | TX07305 |
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
TEXAS WESTMORELAND COAL CO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sediment Pond No 005?
Sediment Pond No 005 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 No 005?
Sediment Pond No 005 is owned by TEXAS WESTMORELAND COAL CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Sediment Pond No 005?
Sediment Pond No 005 serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sediment Pond No 005?
Sediment Pond No 005 has a dam height of 15 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.