Buffalo-Red Project No. 8

Minnesota — Clay County — Stony Creek

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyClay
RiverStony Creek
Coordinates46.69951, -96.31892

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length1,225 ft
NID Storage3,600 acre-ft
Max Storage3,600 acre-ft
Surface Area698 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 30, 2023
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed1987
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWD of Buffalo-Red River

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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