Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond dam
Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond
Located in Bell, Texas, the Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond is a privately owned structure regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Built in 2014 by Bechtel Power Corp, this evaporation pond serves a primary purpose that is categorized as "Other". With a maximum storage capacity of 151 acre-feet and a normal storage of 30 acre-feet, this structure covers a surface area of 17.1 acres and has a drainage area of 0.03 square miles.
The Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond is situated near an unnamed tributary of the Knob Creek and is part of the Fort Worth District. With a dam height, hydraulic height, and structural height of 15 feet, this buttress dam spans 3560 feet in length. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 75 feet and one uncontrolled outlet gate. Inspected every 5 years, the condition assessment as of October 2017 was deemed satisfactory, with a moderate risk rating of 3.
Overall, the Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond is a vital water resource structure in Texas, playing a role in managing water levels and storage for the surrounding area. As climate change and water scarcity continue to be pressing issues, understanding and monitoring structures like this evaporation pond are crucial for ensuring sustainable water management practices and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 1 Evaporation Pond -- 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 1 Evaporation Pond.
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
- S1
Fishing spots
Track Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond
Where does the data for Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond.