Buffalo Creek Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cedar |
| Nearest City | ATEN |
| River/Stream | TR-MISSOURI RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.81730, -97.46956 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 879 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Anthony J Arens |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |