Refinery Dam
Key Takeaway
Refinery Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 940 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,690 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04800 |
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
ALON USA REFINING LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Refinery Dam?
Refinery 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 Refinery Dam?
Refinery Dam is owned by ALON USA REFINING LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Refinery Dam built?
Refinery Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Refinery Dam?
Refinery Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Refinery Dam last inspected?
Refinery Dam was last inspected on March 5, 1986. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.