Sediment Pond M4 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Sediment Pond M4, located in Grand Bluff, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam structure with a primary purpose classified as 'Other.' Completed in 2007, this dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 720 feet, providing a significant storage capacity of 128 acre-feet.


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Summary

The dam's spillway type is 'Uncontrolled,' with a spillway width of 20 feet, and it is equipped with one uncontrolled outlet gate.

Despite not being regulated by the state, Sediment Pond M4 falls under the oversight of the Mine Safety and Health Administration, which conducts inspections for this structure. The dam's hazard potential is listed as 'Not Available,' with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the condition assessment is marked as 'Not Rated,' the structure's risk management measures and emergency preparedness status are not specified. Overall, Sediment Pond M4 serves as a vital water resource in the region, contributing to flood control and sediment retention in its vicinity.

Year Completed

2007

Dam Length

720

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12.1

Hydraulic Height

30

Drainage Area

0.27

Nid Storage

128

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

30
       
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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.