Perkins Farm Pond dam
Perkins Farm Pond
Perkins Farm Pond in McNairy, Tennessee, is a privately owned water resource nestled along Snake Creek, with a primary purpose of serving as a fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. Constructed in 1986 with an earth dam type, the pond boasts a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 30 feet. With a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres, Perkins Farm Pond provides essential water resources for various needs, including recreation.
Despite being unregulated by the state and having a low hazard potential, Perkins Farm Pond has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The pond does not have outlet gates and features an uncontrolled spillway type. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the last inspection in 2018 deemed the hazard potential as low. With a drainage area of 0.08 square miles and a normalized storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, Perkins Farm Pond remains a vital water resource for the local community, with opportunities for outdoor activities and water-based recreation.
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 Perkins Farm Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Creek Near Savannah | 54 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River Near Walnut | 86 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River At Bolivar | 1,460 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Near Flat Woods | 257 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Bishop | 4,330 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Forked Deer River Near Fairview | 215 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Perkins Farm Pond.
Boat launches
- Tennessee River Lane 475, Savannah
- White Oak Wildlife Road, Sardis
- Wharf Road, Savannah
- Branun Cemetery Road, Savannah
- Main Street 499, Saltillo
- Old Ferry Road 4232, Bath Springs
Campgrounds
- Pickwick Dam - Tva
- Pickwick Landing Sp - Trail Camps
- Big Hill Pond State Park Campground
- Big Hill Pond Sp - Grassy Point Shelter
- Chickasaw State Park - Tent
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Perkins Farm Pond in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Perkins Farm Pond
Where does the data for Perkins 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 Perkins Farm Pond.