Refinery Dam, located in Howard County, Texas, is a private dam on the TR-Beals Creek.
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Built in 1976 by Forrest and Cotton, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet with a structural height of 36 feet and a length of 940 feet. With a storage capacity of 500 acre-feet and a surface area of 28.22 acres, the dam serves multiple purposes beyond flood control, making it a vital water resource in the region.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Refinery Dam is regularly inspected and regulated by state authorities. Although its hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, the dam has a moderate risk rating. Equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and two outlet gates, the dam is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 1690 cubic feet per second. Despite not being federally owned or funded, Refinery Dam plays a crucial role in water management and climate resilience efforts in the area.
With a history of serving the local community for over four decades, Refinery Dam continues to be a key infrastructure for water storage and management in Howard County, Texas. As climate change impacts water resources, dams like Refinery Dam play a critical role in mitigating risks and ensuring water security for the region. As stakeholders work towards enhancing the dam's resilience and safety measures, its importance as a water resource for both urban and agricultural needs becomes increasingly evident in the face of a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
940 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEALS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
28.22 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
1.25 |
Nid Storage |
500 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |
Beals Ck Nr Westbrook
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0cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Gail
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0cfs |
N Concho Rv Abv Sterling City
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0cfs |
Colorado Rv At Colorado City
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0cfs |
Deep Ck Nr Dunn
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0cfs |
N Concho Rv At Sterling City
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308cfs |