Blakemore Dam
Blakemore Dam is an earth dam located in Wheeler County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Blakemore Dam
The primary purpose of Blakemore Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Fe Blakemore Et Al (private). It impounds the Tr-north Fork Red River.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 380 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wheeler |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Fork Red River |
| Coordinates | 35.24667, -100.23167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FE BLAKEMORE ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04192 |
| Federal ID | TX04192 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |