Bufallo Creek Lake Dam
Bufallo Creek Lake Dam is a gravity dam located in Linn County, Iowa, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bufallo Creek Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bufallo Creek Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Linn County Conservation Board (local government). It impounds the Buffalo Creek near Coggon.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 154 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 145 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Linn |
| Nearest City | Coggon |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.28270, -91.53200 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 154 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 145 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Linn County Conservation Board |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01356 |
| Federal ID | IA01356 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |