Buffehrs
Buffehrs is an earth dam located in Summit County, Colorado, built in 1918. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Buffehrs
The primary purpose of Buffehrs is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Climax Mine (tavis Rogers Ext 727) (private). It impounds the Tenmile Creek-os near Frisco.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 152 acre-feet. Completed in 1918, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/1989. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Frisco |
| River/Stream | Tenmile Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.44333, -106.19390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 52 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CLIMAX MINE (TAVIS ROGERS EXT 727) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01744 |
| Federal ID | CO01744 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |