Swan Buffalo Detention Dam 8
North Dakota — Cass County — Buffalo Creek
Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Cass |
| River | Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.83059, -97.44293 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,275 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,937 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,937 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 17, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1968 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Maple River WRB |
| Other Name | Embden Dam |
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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.