Lake Buffalo

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPocahontas
Nearest CityBARTOW
River/StreamBUFFALO FORK OF LITTLE RIVER
Coordinates38.53297, -79.70531

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length525 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage348 acre-ft
Max Storage348 acre-ft
Normal Storage278 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge2,332 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerUSDA FS
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection09/11/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWV07502
Federal IDWV07502
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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