Lcra Powell Bend Mine Pond 1
Lcra Powell Bend Mine Pond 1 is an earth dam located in Bastrop County, Texas, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lcra Powell Bend Mine Pond 1
The primary purpose of Lcra Powell Bend Mine Pond 1 is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Bobby Steiner (private). It impounds the Tr-big Sandy Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,870 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 37 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 02/21/1985. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bastrop |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.19642, -97.32508 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,870 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | BOBBY STEINER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/21/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09220 |
| Federal ID | TX09220 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |