Sedimentation Pond 91-E1-000 Dam
Key Takeaway
Sedimentation Pond 91-E1-000 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 337 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,292 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06431 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
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 Sedimentation Pond 91-E1-000 Dam?
Sedimentation Pond 91-E1-000 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sedimentation Pond 91-E1-000 Dam?
Sedimentation Pond 91-E1-000 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 Sedimentation Pond 91-E1-000 Dam built?
Sedimentation Pond 91-E1-000 Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Sedimentation Pond 91-E1-000 Dam?
Sedimentation Pond 91-E1-000 Dam 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.
When was Sedimentation Pond 91-E1-000 Dam last inspected?
Sedimentation Pond 91-E1-000 Dam was last inspected on March 22, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.