Buckner Dam
Key Takeaway
Buckner Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 23.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03548 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ALBERTA SELPH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Buckner Dam?
Buckner Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Buckner Dam?
Buckner Dam is owned by ALBERTA SELPH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buckner Dam built?
Buckner Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Buckner Dam?
Buckner Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Buckner Dam?
Buckner Dam has a dam height of 17 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.