Buffalo Wildlife Pond
Buffalo Wildlife Pond is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Wyoming, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Buffalo Wildlife Pond
The primary purpose of Buffalo Wildlife Pond is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by City Of Buffalo (local government). It impounds the Clear Creek Off Stream near Buffalo.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 2,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 164 acre-feet. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/2025.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Buffalo |
| River/Stream | Clear Creek Off Stream |
| Coordinates | 44.34940, -106.68010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,410 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | CITY OF BUFFALO |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02323 |
| Federal ID | WY02323 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |