Buffalo River

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIdaho
CountyFremont
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamBuffalo River, Henrys Fork, Sn
Coordinates44.41450, -111.39250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length142 ft
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area35 sq mi
Max Discharge500 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBuffalo Hydro, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/05/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDID06068
Federal IDID06068
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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