Buffalo Lagoon Dam
Buffalo Lagoon Dam is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Nebraska, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Buffalo Lagoon Dam
Buffalo Lagoon Dam is a dam in Dawson, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Timothy J Chancellor Et Al (private). It impounds the Buffalo Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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 04/15/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.94552, -99.84664 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Timothy J Chancellor et al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03093 |
| Federal ID | NE03093 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |