Blanket Creek Ws Scs Site 2a Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 2a Dam, located in Blanket, Texas, is a crucial piece of infrastructure owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
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Summary
Built in 1969 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and spans a length of 2772 feet, with a storage capacity of 1180 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, although it also serves fire protection, stock, small fish pond, irrigation, and recreation purposes.
The dam, situated on TR-Blanket Creek, features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for effective water management. Despite its age, the dam is inspected every five years, with the last assessment conducted in March 2016. While the hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level. The emergency action plan was last revised in March 2012, ensuring preparedness for any potential incidents.
With a drainage area of 3.3 square miles and a maximum discharge of 4172 cubic feet per second, Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 2a Dam plays a vital role in safeguarding the surrounding area from flooding and providing essential water resources for various purposes. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and maintaining such structures are crucial to ensuring the resilience of our water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
2772 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLANKET CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22 |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Drainage Area |
3.3 |
Nid Storage |
1180 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
37 |
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 |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
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0cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
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436cfs |
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 2a Dam