Tailings Pond No. 1 Dam Getty Oil
Key Takeaway
Tailings Pond No. 1 Dam Getty Oil is classified as low hazard in Delaware. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 62.2% in DE) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | DE00088 |
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
VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tailings Pond No. 1 Dam Getty Oil?
Tailings Pond No. 1 Dam Getty Oil 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 Tailings Pond No. 1 Dam Getty Oil?
Tailings Pond No. 1 Dam Getty Oil is owned by VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tailings Pond No. 1 Dam Getty Oil built?
Tailings Pond No. 1 Dam Getty Oil was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Tailings Pond No. 1 Dam Getty Oil?
Tailings Pond No. 1 Dam Getty Oil 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 Tailings Pond No. 1 Dam Getty Oil?
Tailings Pond No. 1 Dam Getty Oil has a dam height of 15 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.