Buffalo Creek B-3
Buffalo Creek B-3 is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Buffalo Creek B-3
The primary purpose of Buffalo Creek B-3 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 W Buffalo Creek near Overton.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 1,420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 88 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,003 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 18 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 05/16/2023.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Overton |
| River/Stream | W Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.97498, -99.86367 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,003 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,003 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 523 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 88 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,308 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Central Platte Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01735 |
| Federal ID | NE01735 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |