Summary
This earth dam, designed by Ackerman Estvold, serves primarily for recreation purposes on the South Egg Creek. With a height of 12 feet and a length of 106 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 22,900 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 1,395 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Buffalo Lodge Lake Dam is categorized as having a very high risk, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 24 feet and a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate. While the last inspection was conducted in 2010, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, highlighting the need for further evaluation to ensure the safety and security of the structure.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Buffalo Lodge Lake Dam an intriguing subject of study, given its unique design and purpose. With its picturesque location and significant storage capacity, the dam plays a crucial role in the local community's recreational activities and water management. As efforts continue to assess and manage the dam's risk, it stands as a symbol of both human ingenuity and environmental stewardship in North Dakota's landscape.
Dam Length |
106 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
SOUTH EGG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1395 |
Drainage Area |
230.6 |
Nid Storage |
22900 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Souris River Nr Verendrye
|
18cfs |
Wintering River Nr Karlsruhe
|
48cfs |
Deep River Nr Upham
|
1cfs |
Souris River Nr Bantry
|
73cfs |
Willow Creek Nr Willow City
|
10cfs |
Souris River Above Minot
|
5cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Buffalo Lodge Lake Dam