Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam, located in Brown, Texas, was completed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Blanket Creek.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet, with a length of 2000 feet and a storage capacity of 1646 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, in addition to flood risk reduction.
Managed by the TCEQ, this dam is inspected regularly with the last assessment conducted in April 2021, rating its condition as "fair." The spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 103 feet and can discharge up to 3401 cubic feet per second. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment categorizes it as moderate. Overall, Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the area from flooding and ensuring water resource management in the region.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
2000 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
BLANKET CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
3.87 |
Nid Storage |
1646 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
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