Swan Buffalo Detention Dam 5
North Dakota, Cass County, Buffalo Creek-TR
Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Cass |
| River | Buffalo Creek-TR |
| Coordinates | 46.88487, -97.42193 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,072 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,020 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,020 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 17, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | - |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1961 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Maple River WRB |
| Other Name | Buffalo Dam;Garsteig 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.