Petroleum Of Texas Dam dam
Petroleum Of Texas Dam
The Petroleum of Texas Dam, located in Breckenridge, Texas, was completed in 1936 and serves as a gravity dam on the Gonzales Creek. 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.
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 Petroleum Of Texas Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge | 0 cfs | → |
| Hubbard Ck Bl Albany | 4 cfs | → |
| Deep Ck At Moran | · | → |
| Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Ft Griffin | 3 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr South Bend | 7 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Graford | 123 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Petroleum Of Texas Dam.
Track Petroleum Of Texas Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Petroleum Of Texas Dam
Where does the data for Petroleum Of Texas Dam 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.
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