Sedimentation Pond No 15

TR-LONG BRANCH· Leon, Texas· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Sedimentation Pond No 15 is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is tailings.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDTX09125

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

TEXAS WESTMORELAND COAL CO

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sedimentation Pond No 15?

Sedimentation Pond No 15 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 Sedimentation Pond No 15?

Sedimentation Pond No 15 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 Sedimentation Pond No 15?

Sedimentation Pond No 15 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 Sedimentation Pond No 15?

Sedimentation Pond No 15 has a dam height of 27 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.