Buck Creek #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Buck Creek #2, located in Cumberland, Tennessee, is a private earth dam completed in 1992 primarily for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.


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Summary

With a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 34 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway type with a hazard potential rated as low and a moderate risk assessment.

Although not regulated by the state, Buck Creek #2 undergoes inspections every five years, with the last assessment conducted in April 2018. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, the risk management measures and emergency action plan status remain unknown. The dam is situated within the Nashville District of Tennessee, with Congressman John W. Rose (R) representing the area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Buck Creek #2 an intriguing structure with its unique purpose and characteristics that contribute to the local ecosystem and water management practices.

Year Completed

1992

River Or Stream

BUCK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

12

Nid Storage

55

Structural Height

15

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

15
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.