Blackmon Farms Reservoir No 1 Dam dam
Blackmon Farms Reservoir No 1 Dam
Blackmon Farms Reservoir No 1 Dam, located in Titus County, Texas, is a privately owned Earth dam that was completed in 1965 for the primary purpose of irrigation. The dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 785 feet, with a storage capacity of 234 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Sulphur River, the dam does not have a spillway and features a single outlet gate.
Despite being classified as having a high risk level, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment and has not been inspected since November 1985. While it is not under state regulation or jurisdiction, the dam is permitted and inspected by the state. With no associated structures and a lack of hazard potential information, the Blackmon Farms Reservoir No 1 Dam remains a significant feature in the local landscape for irrigation purposes.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Blackmon Farms Reservoir No 1 Dam offers a fascinating case study in dam construction and management. With its unique Earth dam design and historical significance in the region, the dam provides valuable insights into the intersection of agriculture, water management, and infrastructure development. As efforts to address climate change and water scarcity intensify, understanding the role of dams like Blackmon Farms Reservoir No 1 Dam becomes increasingly important in ensuring sustainable water resource management for future generations.
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 Blackmon Farms Reservoir No 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sulphur Rv Nr Talco | 377 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck Nr Talco | 27 cfs | → |
| Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand | 330 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck At Ih 30 Nr Omaha | 61 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv At Ih 30 Nr Dalby Springs | 305 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck At Us Hwy 271 Nr Pittsburg | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Blackmon Farms Reservoir No 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- North Jefferson Avenue Mount Pleasant
- Boat Ramp Road Titus County
- Titus County
- Franklin County
- Park Road 2117 Titus County
Campgrounds
- Monticello Park - Monticello Reservoir
- Titus County Park
- Walleye Park - Lake Cypress Springs
- Twin Oaks Park - Lake Cypress Springs
- Jack Guthrie Park - Monticello Reservoir
- Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
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About Blackmon Farms Reservoir No 1 Dam
Where does the data for Blackmon Farms Reservoir No 1 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
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