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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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 |
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 |