Buffalo Creek
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | STERLING |
| River/Stream | BUFFALO CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.36334, -103.16390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 528 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 464 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HOLTORF RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |