Buffalo Springs Dam
Buffalo Springs Dam is an earth dam located in Bowman County, North Dakota, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Buffalo Springs Dam
The primary purpose of Buffalo Springs Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bowman County Wrb (local government). It impounds the Buffalo Creek-tr near Scranton.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/03/2016.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Bowman |
| Nearest City | Scranton |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.17506, -103.22167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bowman County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00136 |
| Federal ID | ND00136 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |