Buck Creek #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Buck Creek #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Buck Creek #1 Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Pelfrey, Earl Thomas (private). It impounds the Buck Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 47 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 595 acre-feet. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 12/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Buck Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.89000, -84.96083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 595 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 595 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 395 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Pelfrey, Earl Thomas |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03569 |
| Federal ID | TN03569 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |