Sedimentation Pond No 20
Key Takeaway
Sedimentation Pond No 20 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 76% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | TX09128 |
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
NRG TEXAS POWER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sedimentation Pond No 20?
Sedimentation Pond No 20 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 20?
Sedimentation Pond No 20 is owned by NRG TEXAS POWER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sedimentation Pond No 20 built?
Sedimentation Pond No 20 was completed in 1988, making it 38 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Sedimentation Pond No 20?
Sedimentation Pond No 20 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sedimentation Pond No 20?
Sedimentation Pond No 20 has a dam height of 34 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.