Buffalo Creek C-5

Nebraska — Dawson County — TR-BUFFALO CREEK

Location

StateNebraska
CountyDawson
RiverTR-BUFFALO CREEK
Coordinates40.93143, -99.83068

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length442 ft
NID Storage394 acre-ft
Max Storage394 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionDecember 4, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCentral Platte Natural Resources District

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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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