Located in Brown County, Texas, the Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 14 Dam stands as a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the TR-DRY BLANKET CREEK.
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Completed in 1965, this earth dam is 44.8 feet high and stretches 1550 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 1200 acre-feet. The dam, primarily owned and regulated by the local government, serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, fire protection, and stock or small fish pond maintenance.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 162 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite being assessed as having a moderate risk level, the Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 14 Dam has not been rated for condition assessment. The last inspection was conducted in 2011, with a recommended inspection frequency of every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety for the surrounding ZEPHYR community. As a critical infrastructure in the region, the dam plays a pivotal role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1550 |
Dam Height |
44.8 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DRY BLANKET CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
41 |
Drainage Area |
3.36 |
Nid Storage |
1200 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
45 |
Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin
|
2cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
|
2cfs |
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
|
2cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
|
436cfs |
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |