A storage facility includes a storage structure having a floor and a
boundary wall upwardly extending therefrom, the floor and boundary wall
bounding a chamber adapted to receive bulk material. A transfer pipe
includes a base section that extends outside of the storage structure and
a raised section disposed and upwardly extending within the chamber. The
transfer pipe terminates at an outlet port disposed in an upper portion
of the chamber. A pump is coupled with the transfer pipe for conveying
bulk material through the transfer pipe and into the chamber.