Peoples dam
Peoples
Peoples is a private recreational dam located in McNairy, Tennessee, along the TRIBSNAKE CREEK. The dam, primarily utilized for recreational purposes, is of Earth type with a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 20 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 32 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 56 acre-feet, with a surface area of 5 acres and a drainage area of 0.23 square miles.
Despite its recreational focus, Peoples poses a significant hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam has not been rated for its condition, and the last inspection took place in August 2016, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. In case of an emergency, there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, and the dam does not meet certain guidelines for risk management measures.
With its unique location and design, Peoples serves as a key recreational spot in Tennessee but also presents potential risks that need to be addressed. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can find interest in studying the dam's impact on the surrounding environment and the need for proper maintenance and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety of the area.
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 Peoples -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Creek Near Savannah | 57 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River At Bolivar | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River Near Walnut | 91 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Forked Deer River Near Fairview | 75 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Near Flat Woods | 268 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Lagrange | 114 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Peoples.
Boat launches
- White Oak Wildlife Road, Sardis
- Tennessee River Lane 475, Savannah
- Main Street 499, Saltillo
- Wharf Road, Savannah
- Branun Cemetery Road, Savannah
- Highway 57 23970-23972, Pocahontas
Campgrounds
- Chickasaw State Park - Tent
- Pickwick Dam - Tva
- Big Hill Pond State Park Campground
- Big Hill Pond Sp - Grassy Point Shelter
- Pickwick Landing Sp - Trail Camps
Paddle runs
Track Peoples in the Snoflo app
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About Peoples
Where does the data for Peoples 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 Peoples.