Henry H. Buckman Lock
Key Takeaway
Henry H. Buckman Lock is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is navigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 54 ft (taller than 89.2% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 125 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,868 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00159 |
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
STATE OF FLORIDA
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Henry H. Buckman Lock?
Henry H. Buckman Lock 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 Henry H. Buckman Lock?
Henry H. Buckman Lock is owned by STATE OF FLORIDA (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Henry H. Buckman Lock built?
Henry H. Buckman Lock was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Henry H. Buckman Lock?
Henry H. Buckman Lock serves the following purposes: Navigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Henry H. Buckman Lock?
Henry H. Buckman Lock has a dam height of 54 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.