Buffalo Lake Dam

North Dakota — Pierce County — Buffalo Coulee

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyPierce
RiverBuffalo Coulee
Coordinates47.99966, -99.82742

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length4,250 ft
NID Storage11,200 acre-ft
Max Storage11,200 acre-ft
Surface Area990 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 1, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Other NameBuffalo Lake Diversion 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.

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