Blanket Creek Ws Scs Site 15 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam, located in Brown County, Texas, stands as a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1965 for flood risk reduction along the North Fork Dirt House Branch.
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Summary
This earth dam, measuring 41 feet in height and 2100 feet in length, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and flood risk reduction. With a storage capacity of 1634 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 124 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the local community from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam undergoes regular inspections with a fair condition assessment as of April 2021. Equipped with a spillway type of uncontrolled with a width of 166 feet, the dam ensures effective water discharge during high flow events. The presence of one slide gate and two uncontrolled gates provides additional control over water release, further enhancing the dam's operational efficiency. Despite moderate risk assessment, the dam's hazard potential remains unclassified, emphasizing the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of this essential water resource infrastructure.
As a primary source of flood risk reduction, Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam serves as a testament to responsible water management practices in Texas. With a commitment to inspection, regulation, and enforcement, the dam continues to fulfill its intended purpose while also supporting various secondary functions such as fire protection and stock watering. Moving forward, ongoing risk assessment and management measures will be essential to safeguard the surrounding community and maintain the dam's critical role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
2100 |
Dam Height |
41 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH FK DIRT HOUSE BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
24 |
Hydraulic Height |
41 |
Drainage Area |
4.14 |
Nid Storage |
1634 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
41 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin
|
2cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
|
2cfs |
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
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2cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
|
436cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Blanket Creek Ws Scs Site 15 Dam