Blair No. 1 dam
Blair No. 1
Blair No. 1, located in Clay, Alabama, is a private recreational dam situated along a tributary of Lynch Creek. Built in 1972, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 14 feet with a hydraulic height of 9 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 720 cubic feet per second, making it a significant structure in the area.
Despite its recreational purpose, Blair No. 1 poses a significant hazard potential due to its condition being currently unrated. The dam has not undergone recent inspections, and there is no emergency action plan in place. With its proximity to residential areas, it is crucial for stakeholders to prioritize assessing and managing the risks associated with this dam to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the environment.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the critical role of infrastructure like Blair No. 1 in water management is essential. By advocating for regular inspections, maintenance, and emergency preparedness measures for dams like Blair No. 1, we can contribute to the sustainable management of water resources and the resilience of communities in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Blair No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hillabee Creek Near Hackneyville Al | 117 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Nr New Site | 695 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al | 991 cfs | → |
| Talladega Creek At Alpine Al | 111 cfs | → |
| Choccolocco Creek At Jackson Shoal Nr Lincoln Al | 318 cfs | → |
| Choccolocco Creek Near Boiling Spring | 116 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Blair No. 1.
⚓ Boat launches
- County Road 895 Randolph County
- R L Harris Dam Road Randolph County
- County Road 880 Randolph County
- County Road 888 Randolph County
- Primrose Lane Randolph County
- Hamlet Mill Road Tallapoosa County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Turnipseed Campground
- Turnipseed Hunter Camp
- Lake Chinnabee
- Cheaha State Park
- Wind Creek State Park
- Lake Martin Military
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →Track Blair No. 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Blair No. 1
Where does the data for Blair No. 1 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Blair No. 1.