Buckner Dam dam
Buckner Dam
Buckner Dam, located in Pine Grove, Texas, on Gum Creek, is a vital structure built in 1957 for both recreational and water supply purposes. With a height of 75 feet and a length of 2700 feet, Buckner Dam provides a maximum storage capacity of 49,500 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 25,670 acre-feet. The dam's earth design with a stone core rests on a soil foundation, making it a key component for water management in Cherokee County.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Buckner Dam has been inspected regularly, with the most recent assessment in May 2018 indicating a fair condition. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and a combination of uncontrolled and valve outlets for efficient water release. Despite being classified as having a moderate risk level, Buckner Dam plays a crucial role in flood control, water storage, and recreational activities in the area. With its historical significance and ongoing maintenance, Buckner Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management in Texas.
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 Buckner Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neches Rv Nr Neches | 169 cfs | → |
| Mud Ck Nr Jacksonville | 299 cfs | → |
| Angelina Rv Nr Alto | 310 cfs | → |
| E Fk Angelina Rv Nr Cushing | 77 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood | 3,220 cfs | → |
| Rabbit Ck At Kilgore | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buckner Dam.
Boat launches
- South Shore Drive 3301-3371, Jacksonville
- Farm-To-Market Road 1892, Frankston
- County Road 3504, Bullard
- Farm To Market 315, Chandler
Campgrounds
- Lake Jacksonville Campground
- Rusk - Palestine Park
- Neches Bluff Overlook
- Neches Bluff Overlook: (936) 655-2299
- Mission Tejas State Park
Fishing spots
Track Buckner Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Buckner Dam
Where does the data for Buckner Dam 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 Not Available 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 Buckner Dam.