Buffalo Creek B-1 is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Nebraska, built in 1982. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 62 ft62 ft tall and 2,650 ft long, taller than 95% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Buffalo Creek B-1
The primary purpose of Buffalo Creek B-1 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 E Buffalo Creek near Overton.
The dam stands 62 feet tall and stretches 2,650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 221 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10,220 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 36 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 62 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Overton |
| River/Stream | E Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.94397, -99.84283 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,015 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 221 acres |
| Drainage Area | 36 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,049 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 | NE01879 |
| Federal ID | NE01879 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |