Buffalo Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyMarquette
Nearest CityMONTELLO
River/StreamFOX
Coordinates43.78571, -89.32871

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length2,800 ft
Year Completed1922 (104 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage19,000 acre-ft
Max Storage19,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage10,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,210 acres
Drainage Area398 sq mi
Max Discharge6,100 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerWisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/31/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI01015
Federal IDWI01015
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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