Swan Buffalo Detention Dam 5

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyCass
Nearest CityMapleton
River/StreamBuffalo Creek-TR
Coordinates46.88487, -97.42193

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length1,072 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,019 acre-ft
Max Storage2,019 acre-ft
Normal Storage187 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area30 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerMaple River WRB
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/17/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDND00022
Federal IDND00022
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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