Blanket Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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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. 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

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, 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.