Belle Farms dam
Belle Farms
Belle Farms is a privately owned dam located in Fayette, Tennessee, along Hurricane Creek. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 24.1 feet and has a hydraulic height of 20.1 feet, with a length of 418 feet. The dam serves multiple purposes, including recreation and other activities, with a normal storage capacity of 210 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 331 acre-feet.
Managed and regulated by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Belle Farms is considered to have a significant hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in August 2019. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway type and is associated with a risk assessment rating of moderate (3). With its location in a picturesque area with a surface area of 26.3 acres, Belle Farms offers both scenic beauty and essential water resource management in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate Belle Farms for its historical significance, engineering design, and role in providing water storage for the surrounding area. The dam's presence along Hurricane Creek adds to the natural landscape while also serving as a recreational spot for locals and visitors. With its state-regulated status and adherence to inspection and enforcement protocols, Belle Farms stands as a testament to responsible dam management in Tennessee.
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 Belle Farms -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf River At Rossville | 409 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Lagrange | 131 cfs | → |
| Loosahatchie River Near Arlington | 143 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Germantown | 592 cfs | → |
| Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown | 402 cfs | → |
| Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch | 524 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Belle Farms.
Boat launches
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Track Belle Farms in the Snoflo app
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About Belle Farms
Where does the data for Belle Farms 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 Significant 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 Belle Farms.