Buffalo Creek C-5 is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Nebraska, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 442 ft long, taller than 74% 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 Creek C-5
The primary purpose of Buffalo Creek C-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 Central Platte Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-buffalo Creek near Overton.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 442 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 394 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/04/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Overton |
| River/Stream | Tr-buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.93143, -99.83068 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 442 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 394 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 394 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 560 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Central Platte Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01730 |
| Federal ID | NE01730 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |