Blackburn Crossing Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
Nearest CityNECHES
River/StreamNECHES RIVER
Coordinates32.05702, -95.43675

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height75 ft
Dam Height75 ft
Dam Length5,720 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,045,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,045,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage373,204 acre-ft
Surface Area25,560 acres
Drainage Area847 sq mi
Max Discharge187,056 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerUPPER NECHES RIVER MWA
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/15/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX00170
Federal IDTX00170
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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