The Panda Temple Power Plant Raw Water Pond Embankment in Bell County, Texas is a vital structure designed by Bechtel Power Corp to support the power plant's water needs.
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Completed in 2014, this privately owned embankment stands at a height of 10 feet and has a hydraulic height of 13 feet. It holds a storage capacity of 123 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10.3 acres, drawing water from an unnamed tributary of Knob Creek.
Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway of this embankment is 50 feet wide and can handle a maximum discharge of 524 cubic feet per second. The dam is in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in October 2017 and is inspected every 5 years for maintenance and safety purposes. With a moderate risk rating of 3, the Panda Temple Power Plant Raw Water Pond Embankment plays a crucial role in ensuring a stable water supply for the power plant's operations, showcasing the importance of water resource management in a changing climate.
Year Completed |
2014 |
Dam Length |
2400 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF KNOB CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Other |
Surface Area |
10.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Drainage Area |
10.3 |
Nid Storage |
123 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
Little Rv Nr Little River
|
96cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Belton
|
27cfs |
Nolan Ck At S Penelope
|
38cfs |
Lampasas Rv Nr Belton
|
10cfs |
N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks
|
0cfs |
Salado Ck At Salado
|
8cfs |