Buffalo Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyHarrison
Nearest CityCLARKSBURG
River/StreamBUFFALO CREEK
Coordinates39.19944, -80.42361

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length780 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,535 acre-ft
Max Storage1,535 acre-ft
Normal Storage927 acre-ft
Surface Area55 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge10,000 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBUFFALO LAKE DEVELOPMENT LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/31/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV03305
Federal IDWV03305
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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