Blasingame #3 Dam
Blasingame #3 Dam is an earth dam located in McNairy County, Tennessee, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Blasingame #3 Dam
The primary purpose of Blasingame #3 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by White, John (private). It impounds the Trib-snake Creek.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 940 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 198 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/23/2023.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | McNairy |
| River/Stream | Trib-snake Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.23111, -88.46972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 940 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | White, John |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN10923 |
| Federal ID | TN10923 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |