Buffalo Lake Dam

Pierce County, North Dakota

River/Stream: Buffalo Coulee

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
4,250 ft
Reservoir Storage
11,200 acre-ft
Year Completed
1930
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
1,028 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2020-10-01

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
ND00347
State
North Dakota (ND)
Coordinates
47.99966, -99.82742
Age
96 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.