Buffalo Lake Dam
Buffalo Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pierce County, North Dakota, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Buffalo Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Buffalo Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Buffalo Coulee.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 4,250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 990 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 11,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 384 square miles. Completed in 1930, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/01/2020.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Pierce |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Coulee |
| Coordinates | 47.99966, -99.82742 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 990 acres |
| Drainage Area | 384 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,028 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00347 |
| Federal ID | ND00347 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |