Buckhaven #1 Dam
Buckhaven #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Humphreys County, Tennessee, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Buckhaven #1 Dam
Buckhaven #1 Dam is a dam in Humphreys, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Buckhaven, Inc. (private). It impounds the Little Hurricane.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/03/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Humphreys |
| River/Stream | Little Hurricane |
| Coordinates | 36.02806, -87.57472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Buckhaven, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN08507 |
| Federal ID | TN08507 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |