Jones Farm Pond dam
Jones Farm Pond
Jones Farm Pond, located in HUMBOLT, Tennessee, is a private earth dam structure built in 1958 on Duffy Branch. With a hydraulic height of 17.5 feet and a structural height of 19.2 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet and a surface area of 7.1 acres. Although not state-regulated, the dam's hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Despite being uncontrolled, Jones Farm Pond's spillway width of 0 feet poses minimal risk due to its relatively small drainage area of 0.07 square miles. The dam has not been rated for condition assessment and lacks an emergency action plan, but its last inspection in January 2019 deemed it safe for continued operation. With a congressman representative of David Kustoff (R) and belonging to the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Jones Farm Pond stands as a noteworthy water resource for local climate and environmental enthusiasts.
In the realm of water resource management and climate conservation, Jones Farm Pond serves as a significant landmark in Gibson County, Tennessee. With its historical significance dating back to the late 1950s, the dam provides essential water storage for agricultural and recreational purposes within the region. While its risk assessment remains moderate, the dam's low hazard potential and lack of state regulation point to its stable condition and safe functionality for the surrounding community. As advocates for sustainable water usage and environmental preservation continue to monitor Jones Farm Pond, its role in supporting local ecosystems and water resources remains a vital aspect of the region's natural landscape.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Jones Farm Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Forked Deer River Near Fairview | 75 cfs | → |
| South Fork Obion River Near Greenfield | 149 cfs | → |
| South Fork Forked Deer River Near Owl City | 293 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek Near Huntingdon | 38 cfs | → |
| North Fork Obion River Near Martin | 200 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy River At Bruceton | 65 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jones Farm Pond.
Track Jones Farm Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Jones Farm Pond
Where does the data for Jones Farm Pond 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 Low 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 Jones Farm Pond.