Henry H. Buckman Lock

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateFlorida
CountyPutnam
Nearest CityPALATKA
River/StreamST. JOHNS RIVER-OFFSTREAM
Coordinates29.64000, -81.62000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height54 ft
Dam Height54 ft
Dam Length570 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage130,000 acre-ft
Max Storage130,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage60,000 acre-ft
Surface Area125 acres
Drainage Area1,868 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerSTATE OF FLORIDA
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDFL00159
Federal IDFL00159
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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