North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyWichita
Nearest CityWICHITA FALLS
River/StreamNORTH FORK BUFFALO CREEK
Coordinates33.98599, -98.75158

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height46 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length4,450 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage32,250 acre-ft
Max Storage32,250 acre-ft
Normal Storage15,400 acre-ft
Surface Area1,401 acres
Drainage Area33 sq mi
Max Discharge32,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF IOWA PARK
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/24/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01014
Federal IDTX01014
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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