Buffalo No.1 Detention Dam

Wyoming — Washakie County — BUFFALO CREEK NOWOOD RIVER

Location

StateWyoming
CountyWashakie
RiverBUFFALO CREEK NOWOOD RIVER
Coordinates43.82120, -107.53602

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length412 ft
NID Storage373 acre-ft
Max Storage373 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 1, 2016
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed2003
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerDOI BLM

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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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