Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee
Key Takeaway
Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 9,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01722 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
INEOS US CHEMICALS COMPANY
Private
Nearby Dams
Solutia Reservoir Levee
Brazoria, TX
Low Hazard 13 ftDuck Lake Dam
Brazoria, TX
Low Hazard 7 ftMustang Lake West Dam
Brazoria, TX
High Hazard 13 ftMustang Lake East Dam
Brazoria, TX
High Hazard 13 ftDingle Lake No 1 Levee
Brazoria, TX
Low Hazard 10 ftMccullough Lake Levee
Brazoria, TX
High Hazard 9 ftDingle Lake No 2 Levee
Brazoria, TX
Low Hazard 8 ftRes No 17 Levee-Mccullough Res Complex
Brazoria, TX
Low Hazard 7 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee?
Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee?
Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee is owned by INEOS US CHEMICALS COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee built?
Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee?
Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee?
Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee last inspected?
Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee was last inspected on March 10, 1982. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.