Buffalo Lake Dam
North Dakota — Pierce County — Buffalo Coulee
Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Pierce |
| River | Buffalo Coulee |
| Coordinates | 47.99966, -99.82742 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,250 ft |
| NID Storage | 11,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 990 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | October 1, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1930 |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Other Name | Buffalo Lake Diversion Dam |
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.