Sedimentation Pond 027 dam
Sedimentation Pond 027
Sedimentation Pond 027, located in Leon County, Texas, is a privately owned Earth dam structure with a primary purpose of sedimentation. Completed in 1996, this dam stands at a height of 20.35 feet and has a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet. The pond covers a surface area of 4.6 acres and has a drainage area of 0.13 square miles, with an uncontrolled spillway width of 60 feet.
Operated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, Sedimentation Pond 027 plays a crucial role in managing sediment and water flow in the Tri-Navasota River. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the condition of the dam has not been officially assessed, and its emergency action plan status is currently unknown. With its location near a river and its importance for sediment control, this dam serves as a key infrastructure in the region for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, the role of structures like Sedimentation Pond 027 becomes increasingly vital in maintaining water quality and managing sediment runoff. With the potential for increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the proper maintenance and monitoring of this dam are essential to ensure its effectiveness and safety. As enthusiasts in this field, it is important to stay informed about the condition and operation of such structures to contribute to the preservation and sustainable management of water resources in the region.
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 Sedimentation Pond 027 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Ck Nr Freestone | 26 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv Nr Easterly | 149 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck | 0 cfs | → |
| Upper Keechi Ck Nr Oakwood | 36 cfs | → |
| Navasota Rv At Old Spanish Rd Nr Bryan | 250 cfs | → |
| Tehuacana Ck Nr Streetman | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sedimentation Pond 027.
Campgrounds
- Public Use Area 5 - Thornton
- Public Use Area 2 - Groesbeck
- Public Use Area 3 - Groesbeck
- Fort Parker State Park
- Lake Mexia Rec Area
- Fairfield Lake State Park
Track Sedimentation Pond 027 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 Sedimentation Pond 027
Where does the data for Sedimentation Pond 027 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 Sedimentation Pond 027.