Buffalo-red Project No. 8

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyClay
Nearest CityBaker
River/StreamStony Creek
Coordinates46.69951, -96.31892

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length1,225 ft
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,600 acre-ft
Max Storage3,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage760 acre-ft
Surface Area698 acres
Drainage Area26 sq mi
Max Discharge1,115 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

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 IDMN01007
Federal IDMN01007
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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