North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam, Texas, USA

Quick Facts About North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam

Location: Wichita, Texas

Coordinates: 33.985989, -98.751577

River: North Fork Buffalo Creek River

Primary Purpose: Water Supply

Type: Earth

Commissioned: 1964

Dam Height: 46 ft (14 m)

Dam Length: 4,450 ft (1,356 m)

Dam Capacity: 32,250 acre-ft (39,780 Ml)

Hazard Potential: High

Condition Assessment: Not Rated

North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam Map

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North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam Information

North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 16 miles from Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas.

The dam, which is on the North Fork Buffalo Creek River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by ERNEST L ANDREWS and commissioned in 1964 and is currently owned by CITY OF IOWA PARK.

North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam Structure

The North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam is approximately 4,450 feet (1,356 m) long, 46 feet (14 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 15,400 acre-ft (18,996 Ml) and maximum capacity of 32,250 acre-ft (39,780 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,401 acres (567 ha) and the total catchment area is 33 square miles (87 square kilometres).

North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam Spillway

The dam has a 614.5 feet (187 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 32500 cubic feet per second (920 cubic metres per second).

North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

	North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam Wichita, Texas	Hoover Dam Clark County, Nevada	Grand Coulee Dam Okanogan County, Washington	Theodore Roosevelt Dam Maricopa County, Arizona	Glen Canyon Dam Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)	46	730	550	357	216
Length (Ft)	4,450	1,244	5,673	6,920	1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)	32,250	30,237,000	9,562,000	3,540,000	29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)	33	167,800	74,100	3,611	108,355

North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam Weather

Current Conditions at North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam

Parameter	Value
Current Time	19:30
Sunrise	06:35
Sunset	20:46
Temperature (°F)	84
Feels Like (°F)	85
Cloud Coverage (%)	90
Pressure (inHg)	1014
Humidity (%)	52
Wind Speed (mph)	19
Rain (mm)	0

7-Day Forecast for North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam

Day	Min Temp (°F)	Max Temp (°F)	Feels Like (°F)	Pressure (inHg)	Humidity (%)	Wind Speed (mph)	Wind Gust (mph)	Wind Dir	Precip Prob (%)	Precip Volume (mm)
Today	72	85	90	1017	67	20	26	S	100	3
Fri	73	92	89	1018	51	19	32	SSW	80	-
Sat	76	98	97	1015	30	21	28	SSW	42	0
Sun	77	102	99	1014	30	15	31	SSW	0	-
Mon	79	105	101	1012	25	16	29	SSW	0	-
Tue	81	109	102	1011	19	16	33	SSW	0	-
Wed	76	104	99	1016	28	14	25	E	0	-
Thu	75	109	101	1013	26	14	25	ENE	0	-

North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam?

North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam?

North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam is in Wichita County.

How high is the North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam?

North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam is 46 feet high.

How long is the North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam?

North Fork Buffalo Creek Dam is 4,450 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No 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

High

Dams 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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams