Sediment Pond V5 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Sediment Pond V5 in Panola, Texas, is a privately owned Earth dam with a stone core and soil foundation.


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Summary

With a height of 25 feet and a length of 2200 feet, this structure serves a primary purpose of sediment retention and has a storage capacity of 103 acre-feet. Despite not having a spillway, this pond covers an area of 10.75 acres and drains a small watershed of 0.24 square miles.

Managed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, Sediment Pond V5 has not been inspected since March 2011 and is considered to have a high risk potential. The dam's condition has not been rated, and there are no emergency action plans in place. With no outlet gates and no flood discharge capacity specified, the risk associated with this structure remains a concern for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.

Given its location and potential impact on the surrounding area, it is important for stakeholders to prioritize the inspection and maintenance of Sediment Pond V5 to ensure its structural integrity and the safety of downstream communities. Monitoring and implementing risk management measures will be crucial in mitigating any potential hazards associated with this sediment retention structure in the future.

Dam Length

2200

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10.75

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

0.24

Nid Storage

103

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

25
       
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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.