Sedimentation Pond No 24
Sedimentation Pond No 24 is an earth dam located in Leon County, Texas, built in 1989. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sedimentation Pond No 24
Sedimentation Pond No 24 is a dam in Leon, Texas. The dam is owned by Nrg Texas Power (private). It impounds the Silver Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 84 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,616 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Leon |
| River/Stream | Silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.45084, -96.13985 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,616 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,616 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 693 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 84 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 37,290 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NRG TEXAS POWER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09130 |
| Federal ID | TX09130 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |