Buffalo Feed Yard INC., located in Lovedale, Oklahoma, is a privately owned Earth dam structure built in 1965 along the TR-Buffalo Creek.
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The dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 80 acre-feet. The dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Buffalo Feed Yard INC. is considered to have a very high risk level, with a rating of 1. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and an outlet gate consisting of a single valve. The last recorded inspection of the dam took place in August 2006, with an inspection frequency of 5 years.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Buffalo Feed Yard INC. presents an interesting case study in dam infrastructure and risk management. With its location in Harper County, Oklahoma, and close proximity to the US Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District, the dam serves as a focal point for understanding the complexities of maintaining and regulating water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BUFFALO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |
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