Blackmon Farms Reservoir No 5 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Blackmon Farms Reservoir No 5 Dam, located in Titus, Texas, is a private Earth dam constructed in 1965 with a primary purpose of irrigation along the Sulphur River.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 500 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 128 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for condition assessment and lacks a spillway, indicating potential risks associated with high hazard potential.
The Blackmon Farms Reservoir No 5 Dam is overseen by private owners and falls outside state jurisdiction, with no regulatory agency actively enforcing compliance. Although the dam underwent its last inspection in 1985, it has not been regularly assessed for maintenance or emergency preparedness, raising concerns about its structural integrity and risk management measures. With a high risk rating of 2, this dam poses a significant threat to surrounding areas in the event of a breach or failure, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts to ensure public safety and water resource sustainability.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SULPHUR RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
128 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
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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.
Blackmon Farms Reservoir No 5 Dam