Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond
Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond is a dam located in Bell County, Texas, built in 2014. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond
Panda Temple Power 1 Evaporation Pond is a dam in Bell, Texas. The dam is owned by Temple Generation I Llc (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Of The Knob Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 3,560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2014, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/30/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bell |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Of The Knob Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.05277, -97.31255 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,560 ft |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 562 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | TEMPLE GENERATION I LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07444 |
| Federal ID | TX07444 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |