Blackbird Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Blackbird Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05080 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ROY BLACKBIRD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Blackbird Lake Dam?
Blackbird Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Blackbird Lake Dam?
Blackbird Lake Dam is owned by ROY BLACKBIRD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blackbird Lake Dam built?
Blackbird Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Blackbird Lake Dam?
Blackbird Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Blackbird Lake Dam?
Blackbird Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.