Panda Temple Power Plant Raw Water Pond Embankment Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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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.