Julian Blalock 1 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 1,147 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Julian Blalock 1
The primary purpose of Julian Blalock 1 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Julian Blalock (private). It impounds the Tr-picks Ck. near Demopolis.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,147 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 222 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/03/1988. That was over 37 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Demopolis |
| River/Stream | Tr-picks Ck. |
| Coordinates | 32.61389, -87.64445 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,147 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Julian Blalock |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/1988 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02391 |
| Federal ID | AL02391 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |