Blanket Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam dam
Blanket Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam, located in Brown County, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along the Blanket Creek. Completed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans a length of 1275 feet, with a storage capacity of 742 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, but it also serves for fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond purposes.
Maintained and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's condition is assessed as fair, with a moderate risk level. Equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, this dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding. Its strategic location and design make it a key asset in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
With its efficient design and effective risk management measures, the Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam stands as a testament to the collaboration between local government agencies, the USDA NRCS, and the TCEQ in safeguarding communities against flood hazards. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is inspiring to see how infrastructure like this dam contributes to sustainable water management practices and enhances the resilience of ecosystems in the face of changing climate patterns.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Blanket Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche | 3 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hasse | 6 cfs | → |
| Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut | 203 cfs | → |
| Sabana Rv Nr De Leon | 1 cfs | → |
| Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin | 2 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr De Leon | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Blanket Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam.
Track Blanket Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Blanket Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
Where does the data for Blanket Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Blanket Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam.