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Notable lake · Valley, Montana

Buffale Dam

Buffale Dam is a lake in Valley, Montana.

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Buffale Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Buffale Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Buffale Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.34239, -106.92011. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Buffale Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Buffale Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Buffale Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Buffale Dam?

    Nearby: Nelson Dike D (lake, 61 km), Halverson Dam (lake, 1 km), Enkrud Dam (lake, 5 km), Tigar Milk Dam (lake, 5 km), Vandalia Diversion Dam (lake, 7 km), Vandalia Dam (lake, 7 km).

    Is Buffale Dam worth visiting?

    Buffale Dam is listed as a notable lake in Montana on Spotwander.