Buffalo-red Project No. 5
Buffalo-red Project No. 5 is an earth dam located in Clay County, Minnesota, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Buffalo-red Project No. 5
The primary purpose of Buffalo-red Project No. 5 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Wd Of Buffalo-red River (local government). It impounds the Spring Creek near Baker.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 496 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/30/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Baker |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.73586, -96.43799 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 496 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 496 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 317 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WD of Buffalo-Red River |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01006 |
| Federal ID | MN01006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |