// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility |
| Operator / Branch | US Department of Energy |
| Host County | Brazoria County TX |
| Nearest City | Nationwide, US |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The Bryan Mound Strategic Petroleum Reserve site in Brazoria County Texas is one of four SPR sites storing US emergency crude oil reserves in salt caverns along the Gulf Coast. The SPR collectively holds approximately 350 million barrels of crude oil the largest government-owned emergency oil reserve in the world. Bryan Mound is the largest single SPR site. The Biden administration drew down the SPR to historically low levels to address inflation leaving the US with reduced strategic reserves. An attack on Bryan Mound combined with disruptions to Gulf Coast refineries and pipelines could create a severe national energy emergency.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Brazoria County with 370,000 residents and US national energy security. Bryan Mound is the largest SPR site. The SPR is at historically low levels following Biden administration drawdowns. An attack combined with Gulf Coast refinery disruptions could create a national energy emergency. Gulf hurricane risk creates natural disaster vulnerability.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
TX Route 288, TX Route 36, Bryan Mound Road. Brazoria County Emergency Management DOE and DHS coordinate SPR terrorism hurricane and national energy emergency protocols.