Blanket Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Burney Dam Ashton Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam, located in Mills County, Texas, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the area.
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Summary
Completed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 55 feet and stretches over 1150 feet along Kelly Branch, providing a storage capacity of 1500 acre-feet for water management. Despite its important role in flood risk reduction, the dam has not been rated for its condition and has a high hazard potential, signaling the need for regular inspections and maintenance.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam is an essential structure for protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. With a normal storage capacity of 85 acre-feet and a drainage area of 4.81 square miles, the dam plays a critical role in water resource management in the region. Despite the lack of a spillway, the dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service ensure its effectiveness in flood control.
Although Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam has not undergone recent inspections or condition assessments, its strategic location and design make it a vital asset for flood risk reduction in Mills County. With a risk assessment rating of "High (2)" and no designated emergency action plan in place, there is a pressing need for comprehensive monitoring and maintenance to ensure the dam's continued functionality and safety for the community it serves.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1150 |
Dam Height |
55 |
River Or Stream |
KELLY BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
55 |
Drainage Area |
4.81 |
Nid Storage |
1500 |
Structural Height |
55 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
55 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin
|
2cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
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2cfs |
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
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2cfs |
San Saba Rv At San Saba
|
140cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr San Saba
|
211cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
|
436cfs |
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 20 Dam