Veramendi Regional Detention Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Veramendi Regional Detention Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2021 and is 5 years old. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 77.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 865 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 781 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 666 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2021 (5 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07568 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
VERAMENDI PE-DARWIN LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Veramendi Regional Detention Pond Dam?
Veramendi Regional Detention Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Veramendi Regional Detention Pond Dam?
Veramendi Regional Detention Pond Dam is owned by VERAMENDI PE-DARWIN LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Veramendi Regional Detention Pond Dam built?
Veramendi Regional Detention Pond Dam was completed in 2021, making it 5 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Veramendi Regional Detention Pond Dam?
Veramendi Regional Detention Pond Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Veramendi Regional Detention Pond Dam last inspected?
Veramendi Regional Detention Pond Dam was last inspected on May 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.