Sediment Pond No 023 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Sediment Pond No 023, located in Jewett, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of sediment retention.


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Summary

The dam, standing at a height of 20 feet, has a storage capacity of 400 acre-feet and is associated with the Mine Safety and Health Administration for regulatory oversight. Despite its small drainage area of 1.16 square miles, the pond has a maximum discharge rate of 1770 cubic feet per second, highlighting its importance in managing sediment runoff in the area.

With an uncontrolled spillway and one outlet gate, Sediment Pond No 023 poses a moderate risk, according to the data available. The dam's condition is currently not rated, with the last inspection conducted in February 2011. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level. The lack of recent condition assessments and emergency action plans raises concerns about the safety and maintenance of this structure, calling for increased monitoring and management to ensure its continued effectiveness in sediment control and flood prevention in the region.

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

20

Drainage Area

1.16

Nid Storage

400

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.