Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam, located in Brown County, Texas, was completed in 1965 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Blanket Creek.
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Designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and stretches 2000 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 583 acre-feet. The dam also serves purposes such as fire protection, stock, or small fish pond management, while its uncontrolled spillway with a width of 106 feet can handle a maximum discharge of 2 cubic feet per second.
Maintained by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last assessment in December 2017 indicating a fair condition. The dam's hazard potential is not available, but its risk assessment is moderate. With a solid core type of buttress and outlet gates including a sluice gate, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this dam's design and functionality intriguing, showcasing the importance of sustainable infrastructure for environmental resilience.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
2000 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLANKET CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
1.1 |
Nid Storage |
583 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
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2cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
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436cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
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2cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
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0cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin
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2cfs |
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
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0cfs |