Sediment Pond V5 in Panola, Texas, is a privately owned Earth dam with a stone core and soil foundation.
Wind
Humidity
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 |
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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 |
Sabine Rv Nr Beckville
|
946cfs |
Sabine Rv Bl Longview
|
656cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Carthage
|
9200cfs |
Sabine Rv Abv Longview
|
498cfs |
Rabbit Ck At Kilgore
|
40cfs |
Little Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson
|
358cfs |
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