Blackmon Farms Reservoir No 7 Dam
Blackmon Farms Reservoir No 7 Dam is an earth dam located in Titus County, Texas, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Blackmon Farms Reservoir No 7 Dam
The primary purpose of Blackmon Farms Reservoir No 7 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Conn General Life Ins (private). It impounds the Tr-sulphur River.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 11/07/1985. That was over 40 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Titus |
| River/Stream | Tr-sulphur River |
| Coordinates | 33.37690, -94.93358 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CONN GENERAL LIFE INS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05995 |
| Federal ID | TX05995 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |