Buffalo Drive Dam
Illinois — Sangamon County — TRIB SPRING CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| River | TRIB SPRING CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.83989, -89.64761 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| NID Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 26, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1950 |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
Location Map
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.