Blanket Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam, located in Brown County, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along the Blanket Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans a length of 1275 feet, with a storage capacity of 742 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, but it also serves for fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond purposes.
Maintained and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's condition is assessed as fair, with a moderate risk level. Equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, this dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding. Its strategic location and design make it a key asset in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
With its efficient design and effective risk management measures, the Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam stands as a testament to the collaboration between local government agencies, the USDA NRCS, and the TCEQ in safeguarding communities against flood hazards. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is inspiring to see how infrastructure like this dam contributes to sustainable water management practices and enhances the resilience of ecosystems in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1275 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLANKET CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
1.3 |
Nid Storage |
742 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
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 |
Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin
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2cfs |
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
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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 3 Dam
Lk Brownwood Nr Brownwood