Petroleum Of Texas Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Petroleum of Texas Dam, located in Breckenridge, Texas, was completed in 1936 and serves as a gravity dam on the Gonzales Creek.


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Summary

This private-owned structure stands at a height of 10 feet and has a length of 90 feet, with a storage capacity of 276 acre-feet. Despite being classified as a high-risk dam by the DSAC, its condition remains unrated and its hazard potential is not available.

The dam, designed with a buttress core type on an unlisted/unknown foundation, does not have a spillway and features one outlet gate. It is not regulated by the state and does not fall under the jurisdiction of any state regulatory agency. The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," with its primary dam type being gravity. While it is subject to state permitting and inspection, enforcement actions are not taken by the state regulatory agency.

With its historical significance dating back to the 1930s, the Petroleum of Texas Dam stands as a testament to Texas's water resource management efforts. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find the dam's design and construction details intriguing, as well as its location in the picturesque Stephens County. Though it poses a high risk, the dam's operational and safety measures remain to be determined, making it a point of interest for those monitoring the state's water infrastructure.

Year Completed

1936

Dam Length

90

Dam Height

10

River Or Stream

GONZALES CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Hydraulic Height

10

Nid Storage

276

Structural Height

10

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

10
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.