Buck Creek #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall. 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 #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Buck Creek #2 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 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 | 35.88639, -84.98000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 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 | TN03570 |
| Federal ID | TN03570 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |