Buffalo Flat
Buffalo Flat is an earth dam located in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Buffalo Flat
The primary purpose of Buffalo Flat is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Usdi Blm (federal). It impounds the Catnip Draw.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet.
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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 06/27/2019.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Big Horn |
| River/Stream | Catnip Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.37361, -107.70417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | USDI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02541 |
| Federal ID | WY02541 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |