Buffalo Lake Dam
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Pierce |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Coulee |
| Coordinates | 47.99966, -99.82742 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 990 acres |
| Drainage Area | 384 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,028 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |