Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam

Texas — Brown County — SAND SPRING BRANCH

Location

StateTexas
CountyBrown
RiverSAND SPRING BRANCH
Coordinates31.69167, -98.74500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length1,239 ft
NID Storage646 acre-ft
Max Storage646 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 23, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBROWN COUNTY;PECAN BAYOU SWCD

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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