Panda Temple Power Plant Raw Water Pond Embankment dam
Panda Temple Power Plant Raw Water Pond Embankment
The Panda Temple Power Plant Raw Water Pond Embankment in Bell County, Texas is a vital structure designed by Bechtel Power Corp to support the power plant's water needs. Completed in 2014, this privately owned embankment stands at a height of 10 feet and has a hydraulic height of 13 feet. It holds a storage capacity of 123 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10.3 acres, drawing water from an unnamed tributary of Knob Creek.
Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway of this embankment is 50 feet wide and can handle a maximum discharge of 524 cubic feet per second. The dam is in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in October 2017 and is inspected every 5 years for maintenance and safety purposes. With a moderate risk rating of 3, the Panda Temple Power Plant Raw Water Pond Embankment plays a crucial role in ensuring a stable water supply for the power plant's operations, showcasing the importance of water resource management in a changing climate.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Panda Temple Power Plant Raw Water Pond Embankment -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rv Nr Little River | 1,370 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Belton | 377 cfs | → |
| Nolan Ck At S Penelope | 88 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv Nr Belton | 954 cfs | → |
| N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks | 10 cfs | → |
| Salado Ck At Salado | 75 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Panda Temple Power Plant Raw Water Pond Embankment.
Boat launches
- Cedar Ridge Park, Temple
- Farm-To-Market Road 2305, Belton
- Rogers Park Road 2256-2400, Belton
- Westcliff Park, Belton
- Simmons Road 4600, Belton
- Denmans Lane, Belton
Campgrounds
- Live Oak Ridge Park - Belton Lake
- Westcliff - Belton Lake
- Belton Lake Military - Fort Hood
- Owl Creek - Belton Lake
- Dana Peak - Stillhouse Hollow Lake
- S3
Fishing spots
Track Panda Temple Power Plant Raw Water Pond Embankment in the Snoflo app
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About Panda Temple Power Plant Raw Water Pond Embankment
Where does the data for Panda Temple Power Plant Raw Water Pond Embankment come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
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