Buffalo Springs Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyBowman
Nearest CitySCRANTON
River/StreamBuffalo Creek-TR
Coordinates46.17506, -103.22167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length1,700 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage175 acre-ft
Max Storage175 acre-ft
Normal Storage92 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBowman County WRB
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/03/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDND00136
Federal IDND00136
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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