Sediment Pond No. 028
Key Takeaway
Sediment Pond No. 028 is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 4,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 730 acre-ft |
| NID ID | TX07400 |
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
Northwestern Resources Co.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sediment Pond No. 028?
Sediment Pond No. 028 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. 028?
Sediment Pond No. 028 is owned by Northwestern Resources Co. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Sediment Pond No. 028?
Sediment Pond No. 028 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sediment Pond No. 028?
Sediment Pond No. 028 has a dam height of 25 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.
When was Sediment Pond No. 028 last inspected?
Sediment Pond No. 028 was last inspected on February 3, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.