North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam

Wichita County, Texas (near WICHITA FALLS)

River/Stream: NORTH FORK BUFFALO CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type

Earth

Height

46 ft

Dam Length

4,450 ft

Reservoir Storage

32,250 acre-ft

Year Completed

1964

Primary Purpose

Water Supply

Owner Type

Local Government

Max Discharge

32,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-05-24

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID: TX01014
State: Texas (TX)
Coordinates: 33.98599, -98.75158
Age: 62 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.