Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee dam
Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee
The Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee, located in Brazoria, Texas, is a crucial earth dam structure designed by Welton Croissant in 1970 to regulate water flow on the off-channel of Chocolate Bayou. This privately owned reservoir serves various purposes, including flood control and water storage, with a storage capacity of 3720 acre-feet. The dam stands at 16 feet high and extends over 9500 feet in length, making it a significant water management infrastructure in the region.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee is subject to regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being rated as "Not Available" for hazard potential and "High (2)" for risk assessment, the condition of the dam is not currently rated. With no spillway and limited outlet gates, the reservoir presents certain challenges and risks that require careful monitoring and management.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee an intriguing example of engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship. Its strategic location and design reflect the importance of sustainable water management practices in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water availability for various purposes in the region. As a vital piece of infrastructure in Brazoria, Texas, this earth dam serves as a testament to the ongoing efforts to balance human needs with environmental conservation in a changing climate.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Bayou Nr Alvin | 16 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Friendswood | 2,520 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Rosharon | 4,410 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck At Mykawa St Nr Pearland | 20 cfs | → |
| Berry Bayou At Nevada St | 3 cfs | → |
| Sims Bayou At Hiram Clarke St | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee.
Boat launches
- Hall's Bayou Public Boat Ramp
- Grand Parkway Sugar Land
- Baywater Drive 26614, Galveston
- San Luis Pass Road 23227, Galveston
- Ainsworth, Freeport
- Brazoria County
Track Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee in the Snoflo app
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About Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee
Where does the data for Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee.