Buffalo-red Project No. 8
Buffalo-red Project No. 8 is an earth dam located in Clay County, Minnesota, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Buffalo-red Project No. 8
The primary purpose of Buffalo-red Project No. 8 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Wd Of Buffalo-red River (local government). It impounds the Stony Creek near Baker.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 698 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 26 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/30/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Baker |
| River/Stream | Stony Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.69951, -96.31892 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 698 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,115 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WD of Buffalo-Red River |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01007 |
| Federal ID | MN01007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |