Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam, located in Comanche, Texas, is a significant structure designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet and spans 1820 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1440 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock or small fish pond, flood risk reduction, and recreation for the local community.
With a drainage area of 4.36 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Despite being regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and meeting inspection and enforcement standards, the dam is classified as having a high risk potential. The dam does not have a spillway, and its hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available or rated, respectively. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and assess the risk management measures for this dam to ensure the safety and sustainability of its operations for the surrounding areas.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1820 |
Dam Height |
39 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DRY BLANKET CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
39 |
Drainage Area |
4.36 |
Nid Storage |
1440 |
Structural Height |
39 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
39 |
Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin
|
2cfs |
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
|
2cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
|
2cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
|
436cfs |
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |