Blackburn Lake Dam

CONNER SPRING BRANCH· Angelina, Texas· Built 1950· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Blackburn Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage137 acre-ft
Normal Storage67 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDTX00970

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 6, 1997
State Regulated: No

Ownership

WILLIAM WINSTON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Blackburn Lake Dam?

Blackburn 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 Blackburn Lake Dam?

Blackburn Lake Dam is owned by WILLIAM WINSTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Blackburn Lake Dam built?

Blackburn Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Blackburn Lake Dam?

Blackburn Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Blackburn Lake Dam?

Blackburn Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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.

When was Blackburn Lake Dam last inspected?

Blackburn Lake Dam was last inspected on May 6, 1997. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.