Buffington Lake Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateArkansas
CountySaline
Nearest CityHASKELL
River/StreamDEW DROP CREEK
Coordinates34.52167, -92.68806

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage160 acre-ft
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage89 acre-ft
Max Discharge642 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerC B Buffington
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAR00030
Federal IDAR00030
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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