Petroleum of Texas Dam
Key Takeaway
Petroleum of Texas Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 276 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 276 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03633 |
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
PETROLEUM CORP OF TEXAS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Petroleum of Texas Dam?
Petroleum of Texas Dam 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 Petroleum of Texas Dam?
Petroleum of Texas Dam is owned by PETROLEUM CORP OF TEXAS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Petroleum of Texas Dam built?
Petroleum of Texas Dam was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Petroleum of Texas Dam?
Petroleum of Texas Dam 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 Petroleum of Texas Dam?
Petroleum of Texas Dam has a dam height of 10 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.