Buffalo-red Project No. 5

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyClay
Nearest CityBaker
River/StreamSpring Creek
Coordinates46.73586, -96.43799

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length1,250 ft
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage496 acre-ft
Max Storage496 acre-ft
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge317 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWD of Buffalo-Red River
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/30/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN01006
Federal IDMN01006
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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