Buckley Creek 3-F is a local government-owned earth dam located in Jefferson, Nebraska, designed by USDA NRCS to serve the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Completed in 1971, this dam stands at a height of 36 feet with a structural height of 37 feet and a length of 997 feet. It has a storage capacity of 597 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 1.9 square miles. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of April 2019.

Managed by the NE DNR, Buckley Creek 3-F undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam has a hydraulic height of 34 feet and a surface area of 19 acres, with a maximum discharge capacity of 827 cubic feet per second. While it does not have a spillway type specified, the dam operates effectively in reducing flood risks for the local area. The associated regulatory agencies in Nebraska oversee the permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes for Buckley Creek 3-F to ensure continued protection against potential hazards and risks.