Blackburn Crossing Dam dam
Blackburn Crossing Dam
Blackburn Crossing Dam, located in Neches, Texas, is a vital structure built in 1962 for various purposes including recreation, water supply, and others. The dam stands at a height of 75 feet with a length of 5720 feet, creating a storage capacity of 1,045,000 acre-feet. Situated on the Neches River, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 373,204 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 25,560 acres and serving a drainage area of 847 square miles.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Blackburn Crossing Dam has undergone modifications in 1971 and 1997 to enhance its structural integrity. With a fair condition assessment as of March 2017, the dam poses a moderate risk level according to the Hazard Potential Rating System. Equipped with controlled and uncontrolled outlet gates, the dam also features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 500 feet.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Blackburn Crossing Dam presents an intriguing case study of a multipurpose earth dam serving the communities along the Neches River. With its significant storage capacity and strategic location, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources, supporting recreational activities, and ensuring water supply for the region. As a key infrastructure asset in Texas, ongoing inspections and risk assessments are integral to maintaining the dam's functionality and safeguarding against potential hazards.
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 Blackburn Crossing Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neches Rv Nr Neches | 169 cfs | → |
| Mud Ck Nr Jacksonville | 299 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood | 3,220 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga | 1,810 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins | 262 cfs | → |
| E Fk Angelina Rv Nr Cushing | 77 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Blackburn Crossing Dam.
Boat launches
- Farm-To-Market Road 1892, Frankston
- County Road 3504, Bullard
- Farm To Market 315, Chandler
- South Shore Drive 3301-3371, Jacksonville
Campgrounds
- Lake Jacksonville Campground
- Rusk - Palestine Park
- Camp Meisenbach
- Camp Trevor-Rees-Jones
- Gum Ridge
- Cypress Knee
Fishing spots
Track Blackburn Crossing Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Blackburn Crossing Dam
Where does the data for Blackburn Crossing Dam 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 Not Available 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 Blackburn Crossing Dam.