Buffalo Lake Dam
Buffalo Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Grant County, Oregon, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Buffalo Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Buffalo Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Benjamin Fleming (private). It impounds the Hall Creek near Burns.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,261 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 280 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/11/2016.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Grant |
| Nearest City | Burns |
| River/Stream | Hall Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.97550, -118.95916 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,261 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BENJAMIN FLEMING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00391 |
| Federal ID | OR00391 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |