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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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 |
Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge
|
0cfs |
Hubbard Ck Bl Albany
|
0cfs |
Deep Ck At Moran
|
0cfs |
Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Ft Griffin
|
21cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr South Bend
|
28cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Graford
|
50cfs |