Buffalo Creek
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Park |
| Nearest City | HARTSEL |
| River/Stream | BUFFALO CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.98334, -105.95557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 882 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | RANCH OF THE ROCKIES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |