Blair No. 2
Blair No. 2 is an earth dam located in Clay County, Alabama, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Blair No. 2
The primary purpose of Blair No. 2 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 21 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Bluff Springs |
| River/Stream | Tr Of Lynch Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.20000, -85.86333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 540 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | G. G. BLAIR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01774 |
| Federal ID | AL01774 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |