Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Bell, Texas, the Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond is a privately owned structure regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.


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Summary

Built in 2014 by Bechtel Power Corp, this evaporation pond serves a primary purpose that is categorized as "Other". With a maximum storage capacity of 151 acre-feet and a normal storage of 30 acre-feet, this structure covers a surface area of 17.1 acres and has a drainage area of 0.03 square miles.

The Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond is situated near an unnamed tributary of the Knob Creek and is part of the Fort Worth District. With a dam height, hydraulic height, and structural height of 15 feet, this buttress dam spans 3560 feet in length. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 75 feet and one uncontrolled outlet gate. Inspected every 5 years, the condition assessment as of October 2017 was deemed satisfactory, with a moderate risk rating of 3.

Overall, the Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond is a vital water resource structure in Texas, playing a role in managing water levels and storage for the surrounding area. As climate change and water scarcity continue to be pressing issues, understanding and monitoring structures like this evaporation pond are crucial for ensuring sustainable water management practices and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

2014

Dam Length

3560

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF THE KNOB CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Other

Surface Area

17.1

Hydraulic Height

15

Drainage Area

0.03

Nid Storage

151

Structural Height

15

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

15
       
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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.