Buffalo Springs Dam
Key Takeaway
Buffalo Springs Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 56.8% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00136 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Bowman County WRB
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Buffalo Springs Dam?
Buffalo Springs Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Buffalo Springs Dam?
Buffalo Springs Dam is owned by Bowman County WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buffalo Springs Dam built?
Buffalo Springs Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Buffalo Springs Dam?
Buffalo Springs Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Buffalo Springs Dam?
Buffalo Springs Dam has a dam height of 17 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Buffalo Springs Dam last inspected?
Buffalo Springs Dam was last inspected on May 3, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.