Buffalo is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Colorado, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 1,084 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Buffalo
The primary purpose of Buffalo is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Buffalo Creek Land & Cattle Company (john Ziegman) (private). It impounds the Buffalo Creek-tr near Walden.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,084 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 476 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/30/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Walden |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.46333, -106.29391 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,084 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 476 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 476 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 351 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Max Discharge | 218 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Buffalo Creek Land & Cattle Company (john Ziegman) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/30/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02106 |
| Federal ID | CO02106 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |