Located in Jourdanton, Texas, Sediment Pond 3 is a privately owned earth dam built in 1979 on La Parita Creek.
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The dam stands at 28 feet high and has a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, with a surface area of 35 acres. Its primary purpose is listed as "Other," with a spillway width of 90 feet and a maximum discharge of 1314 cubic feet per second.
Although Sediment Pond 3 is not regulated by the state, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Mine Safety and Health Administration for inspections and enforcement. The dam has not been rated for its condition, but it is deemed to have a moderate risk level. With its uncontrolled spillway and one outlet gate, Sediment Pond 3 poses a potential hazard that is currently not fully assessed or managed.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sediment Pond 3 presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam with significant storage capacity and potential risks. Its location on La Parita Creek in Atascosa County adds to its environmental significance, making it a point of interest for further research and monitoring in the context of water resource management and climate change adaptation.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
1600 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
LA PARITA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
35 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
0.74 |
Nid Storage |
180 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
San Miguel Ck Nr Tilden
|
0cfs |
Atascosa Rv At Whitsett
|
0cfs |
Atascosa Rv Nr Mccoy
|
1cfs |
Frio Rv At Tilden
|
0cfs |
Choke Canyon Res Owc Nr Three Rivers
|
34cfs |
Nueces Rv Nr Three Rivers
|
29cfs |