Sedimentation Pond No 21 in Donie, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam structure built in 1988 on the TR-Buffalo Creek.
Wind
Humidity
With a height of 26 feet and a length of 2200 feet, this pond serves a primary purpose of sedimentation and storage with a capacity of 327 acre-feet. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam is designed with an uncontrolled spillway and two outlet gates.
The last inspection of Sedimentation Pond No 21 was conducted in March 2009, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. While the hazard potential is not available and the condition remains unrated, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. The Mine Safety and Health Administration oversees the regulatory and inspection aspects of the dam, ensuring its safe operation.
Located within the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Sedimentation Pond No 21 offers a modest surface area of 27 acres and serves as a crucial water resource for the local community. Despite its unregulated status, the dam's design and construction meet industry standards, providing effective sedimentation and storage capabilities for the surrounding area.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
2200 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BUFFALO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
27 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
0.7 |
Nid Storage |
327 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Upper Keechi Ck Nr Oakwood
|
20cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood
|
2660cfs |
Big Ck Nr Freestone
|
4cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Crockett
|
2670cfs |
Navasota Rv Nr Easterly
|
22cfs |
Tehuacana Ck Nr Streetman
|
2cfs |