Blackman Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Blackman Lake Dam, located in Clear Run, North Carolina, along the Great Coharie Creek, was completed in 1954 and serves as a recreational water resource for the local community.


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Summary

With a dam height of 10 feet and a hydraulic height of 6 feet, the earth dam has a storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 23 acres for recreational activities. The dam is not regulated by the state, but regular inspections have been conducted to ensure its safety.

Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the condition of Blackman Lake Dam has not been formally assessed since February 2008. While the emergency action plan status remains unknown, the dam has not undergone any recent modifications or risk management measures. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam's structure and design have stood the test of time, offering a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts and climate enthusiasts alike to enjoy the beauty of nature and water resources in Sampson County, North Carolina.

Year Completed

1954

Dam Length

500

River Or Stream

Great Coharie Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

23

Hydraulic Height

6

Nid Storage

92

Structural Height

10

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

10
       
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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. 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

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, 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.