Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam, located in Brown County, Texas, is a key infrastructure managed by the local government for flood risk reduction along the TR-BLANKET CREEK.
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Built in 1972 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 43 feet and spans a length of 2100 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2226 acre-feet for flood control purposes. Despite being designed without a spillway, the dam serves multiple functions including fire protection, stock watering, and maintaining a small fish pond.
The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, reflecting its critical role in mitigating the impact of extreme weather events in the region. With a drainage area of 5.68 square miles and normal storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management for the local community. While the hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available, the dam is classified as having a high risk level (2), highlighting the importance of regular inspection and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and reliability in safeguarding against potential flooding incidents.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
2100 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLANKET CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
24 |
Hydraulic Height |
43 |
Drainage Area |
5.68 |
Nid Storage |
2226 |
Structural Height |
43 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
43 |
Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin
|
2cfs |
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
|
2cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
|
2cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
|
436cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |