Sediment Pond V1, located in Grand Bluff, Texas, is a privately owned Earth dam completed in 2012 with a primary purpose of sediment control.
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The dam has a height of 29 feet and a length of 12,570 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 2,665 acre-feet. With a surface area of 201.5 acres and a drainage area of 5.7 square miles, the dam is designed to manage a maximum discharge of 776 cubic feet per second through its uncontrolled spillway.
Managed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, Sediment Pond V1 is categorized as having a moderate risk level and is not state-regulated or permitted. Despite its uncontrolled outlet gate, the dam is currently rated as not hazardous and in satisfactory condition. The last inspection was conducted in February 2011, showcasing the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and efficiency of this vital water resource infrastructure in the region.
Year Completed |
2012 |
Dam Length |
12570 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
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Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
201.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
5.7 |
Nid Storage |
2665 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
Sabine Rv Nr Beckville
|
946cfs |
Sabine Rv Bl Longview
|
656cfs |
Sabine Rv Abv Longview
|
498cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Carthage
|
9200cfs |
Rabbit Ck At Kilgore
|
40cfs |
Little Cypress Ck Nr Ore City
|
132cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Martin Creek Lake State Park
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Bee Tree Camping Loop
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Broken Bowl Camping Area
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Shelter Camping Area
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