Lake Buffalo
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pocahontas |
| Nearest City | BARTOW |
| River/Stream | BUFFALO FORK OF LITTLE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.53297, -79.70531 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 348 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 348 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,332 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/11/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |