Blasingame #2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Blasingame #6 Blasingame #3
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Blasingame #2 is a private earth dam located in McNairy, Tennessee, along TribSnake Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1987, this dam stands at a structural height of 33.3 feet and spans 635 feet in length. With a normal storage capacity of 111 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet, this dam covers a surface area of 11 acres and serves a drainage area of 0.12 square miles.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Blasingame #2 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection taking place in October 2018. The spillway type for this dam is uncontrolled, with no outlet gates specified. With no state regulation or permitting associated with this structure, Blasingame #2 remains under private ownership and is not subject to state jurisdiction or enforcement.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the infrastructure of dams and their impact on local water bodies will find Blasingame #2 to be an intriguing case study. Its location in a rural area of Tennessee, along with its unique characteristics and risk assessment, make it a noteworthy structure to monitor for its potential environmental and safety implications.
Year Completed |
1987 |
Dam Length |
635 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBSNAKE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Drainage Area |
0.12 |
Nid Storage |
138 |
Structural Height |
33.3 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
33 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Horse Creek Near Savannah
|
87cfs |
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
153cfs |
Hatchie River At Bolivar
|
944cfs |
Buffalo River Near Flat Woods
|
443cfs |
Middle Fork Forked Deer River Near Fairview
|
166cfs |
Bear Creek At Bishop
|
4330cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Blasingame #2