Blair No. 1

Blair No. 1 is an earth dam located in Clay County, Alabama, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Blair No. 1

The primary purpose of Blair No. 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by G. G. Blair (private). It impounds the Tr Of Lynch Creek near Bluff Springs.

The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlabama
CountyClay
Nearest CityBluff Springs
River/StreamTr Of Lynch Creek
Coordinates33.20000, -85.86167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Max Discharge720 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerG. G. BLAIR
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL01775
Federal IDAL01775
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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