W O Blackmon Reservoir Report
Nearby: Alvin Mixon Mc Gowin
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
W O Blackmon is a private recreational dam located in Georgian, Alabama, along the TR-Panther Creek river stream.
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Summary
Completed in 1957, this Earth-type dam has a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, with a total length of 510 feet. It provides a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet and has a maximum discharge rate of 100 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam has been rated with a low hazard potential and has not been formally assessed for its current condition.
The dam is owned and operated by a private entity and does not fall under state or federal regulatory jurisdiction. While it is primarily used for recreational purposes, it does not have any associated structures or locks. The dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures have not been fully documented or updated, indicating a potential need for closer monitoring and oversight to ensure the safety and sustainability of the structure. Overall, W O Blackmon represents an interesting case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, highlighting the importance of maintaining and assessing aging infrastructure to mitigate potential risks and impacts on the surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
510 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PANTHER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
67 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
W O Blackmon