Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam

Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam Quick Facts

Location: Mills, Texas
Coordinates: 31.658957, -98.642823
River: Pompey Creek River
Primary Purpose: Irrigation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1969
Dam Height: 51 ft (16 m)
Dam Length: 2,900 ft (884 m)
Dam Capacity: 5,129 acre-ft (6,327 Ml)
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Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam Information

Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Mills County, Texas.

The dam, which is on the Pompey Creek River, was primarily built for Irrigation purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by USDA NRCS and commissioned in 1969 and is currently owned by MILLS COUNTY;MILLS COUNTY SWCD.

Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam Structure

The Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam is approximately 2,900 feet (884 m) long, 51 feet (16 m) high and has a structural volume of 282,990 cubic yards (216,361 cubic metres).

Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 200 acre-ft (247 Ml) and maximum capacity of 5,129 acre-ft (6,327 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 33 acres (13 ha) and the total catchment area is 16 square miles (42 square kilometres).

Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam Spillway

The dam has a 312 feet (95 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 13838 cubic feet per second (392 cubic metres per second).

Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam
Mills, Texas
Height (ft)
51
Length (Ft)
2,900
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
5,129
Drainage Area (sq miles)
16
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 21:45
Sunrise 06:55
Sunset 17:41
Temperature (°F) 58
Feels Like (°F) 56
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1016
Humidity (%) 59
Wind Speed (mph) 9
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 52 75 70 1013 32 12 23 SSE 0 - clear sky
Thu 58 69 63 1016 93 16 36 SE 100 17 moderate rain
Fri 54 68 61 1014 95 18 36 W 100 10 moderate rain
Sat 49 72 66 1014 29 8 9 WNW 0 - clear sky
Sun 56 76 72 1016 39 7 8 W 0 - clear sky
Mon 59 82 77 1013 53 14 19 SW 0 - clear sky
Tue 60 85 80 1010 59 14 32 S 0 - clear sky
Wed 57 76 74 1016 18 23 37 NNW 20 0 light rain

Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam?

Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam?

Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam is in Mills County.

How high is the Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam?

Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam is 51 feet high.

How long is the Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam?

Blanket Creek WS SCS Site 17a 1 Dam is 2,900 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No 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

High

Dams 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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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