North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam

Texas — Wichita County — NORTH FORK BUFFALO CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyWichita
RiverNORTH FORK BUFFALO CREEK
Coordinates33.98599, -98.75158

Physical Characteristics

NID Height46 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length4,450 ft
NID Storage32,250 acre-ft
Max Storage32,250 acre-ft
Surface Area1,401 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 24, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF IOWA PARK

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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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