Buffalo No.1 Detention Dam
Buffalo No.1 Detention Dam is a gravity dam located in Washakie County, Wyoming, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Buffalo No.1 Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Buffalo No.1 Detention Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Buffalo Creek Nowood River near Tensleep Wy.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 412 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 372 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7,900 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2016.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Washakie |
| Nearest City | Tensleep Wy |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek Nowood River |
| Coordinates | 43.82120, -107.53602 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 412 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 372 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 372 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 313 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7,900 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01404 |
| Federal ID | WY01404 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |