Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam
Key Takeaway
Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 55 ft (taller than 95.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03313 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MILLS COUNTY;MILLS COUNTY SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam?
Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam?
Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam is owned by MILLS COUNTY;MILLS COUNTY SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam built?
Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam?
Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam?
Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam has a dam height of 55 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.