Blackmon Stock Tank Dam
Blackmon Stock Tank Dam is an earth dam located in Palo Pinto County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Blackmon Stock Tank Dam
Blackmon Stock Tank Dam is a dam in Palo Pinto, Texas. The dam is owned by Wallace Blackmon (private). It impounds the None.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/17/2007. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Palo Pinto |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 32.62290, -98.18140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 207 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | WALLACE BLACKMON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/17/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09543 |
| Federal ID | TX09543 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |