Blanket Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam, located in Brown, Texas, was completed in 1969 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Blanket Creek.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and stretches 2500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1007 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, in addition to flood risk reduction for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam is in fair condition as of the last assessment in June 2014. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and is equipped with a slide gate and two uncontrolled outlet gates. With a moderate risk level assigned, the dam undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 2.23 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 2700 cubic feet per second.
Despite its remote location and lack of associated structures, Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam plays a crucial role in managing flood risks and providing water storage for the local community. With its strategic placement along TR-Blanket Creek, the dam contributes to the overall water resource management efforts in the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability and flood patterns, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam are essential for ensuring the resilience of water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
2500 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLANKET CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
42 |
Drainage Area |
2.23 |
Nid Storage |
1007 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
42 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin
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2cfs |
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
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2cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
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2cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
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436cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
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0cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
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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 9 Dam