Buckhaven #1 dam
Buckhaven #1
Buckhaven #1 is a privately owned dam located in Humphreys, Tennessee, along the Little Hurricane river. Constructed in 1990, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet with a hydraulic height of 26 feet, providing a storage capacity of 42 acre-feet. With a surface area of 2.4 acres and a drainage area of 0.09 square miles, Buckhaven #1 serves as a vital water resource in the region.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Buckhaven #1 has a low hazard potential and is rated as being in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in November 2019. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has no outlet gates. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not had any significant modifications or emergency action plans prepared, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its reliability in the face of changing climate conditions.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of infrastructure like Buckhaven #1 is crucial for mitigating potential risks and ensuring sustainable management of water resources. By staying informed about the state of dams like Buckhaven #1, we can work towards fostering resilience in the face of climate change and safeguarding our water supply for future generations.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Buckhaven #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Piney River At Vernon | 81 cfs | → |
| Duck River Above Hurricane Mills | 765 cfs | → |
| Duck River At Hwy 100 At Centerville | 555 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Below Lobelville | 450 cfs | → |
| Yellow Creek At Ellis Mills | 68 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River Near Kingston Springs | 49 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buckhaven #1.
Boat launches
- Willie Shanes Road 115, Hickman County
- Gaynor Slough Boat Ramp
- Humphreys County
- New Johnsonville Boat Ramp
- Eva Beach Drive 248, Eva
Campgrounds
- Camp Isengard
- Montgomery Bell State Park
- Woodland Shelter
- Wildcat Shelter
- Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
- Tennessee Highway 50 Bicycle-Only Campground, At Milepost 408
Paddle runs
- Bethel Bridge On County Road 6174 To Confluence With Duck River
- The Henryville Bridge Crossing On County Road 6230 To Bethel Bridge On County Road 6174
More reservoirs
Track Buckhaven #1 in the Snoflo app
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About Buckhaven #1
Where does the data for Buckhaven #1 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Buckhaven #1.