RCR | Erosion Control Tank Battery Pad

Rapid Deployment Ahead of Monsoon Season

The tank batteries were located near the bottom of a hillside, where stormwater runoff had already caused major erosion and damaged part of the pad. To redirect future flows, a protective berm was built along the uphill side of the site using native material, with a swale placed above it to move water downhill around the pad.

Both the berm and swale needed a hard armor surface before monsoon season arrived. Rip rap and traditional concrete were considered, but the remote location made concrete logistics difficult and costly. ITL Reinforced Concrete Roll® was installed and hydrated in two days by a crew with no prior experience in RCR application. No specialized training or equipment was required.

Protecting the Pad from Future Runoff Damage

Once hydrated, ITL RCR® formed a durable erosion control surface over the berm and swale. The material also allowed the crew to work around multiple pipe penetrations in the channel while preserving the intended flow path around the tank battery pad.

For remote oilfield sites, erosion damage can quickly become a maintenance or downtime issue. By armoring the diversion system ahead of seasonal storms, Tex-Mex Construction helped reduce future repair risk while finishing under budget through faster deployment and lessened labor requirements.

Many thanks to Caden Eckert and Tex-Mex Construction, Inc.