LCC 50th----Buffalo Creek Dam Traditional Cache

In 2008, the Linn County Conservation Board will celebrate 50 years of service to Linn County residents. A yearlong celebration is planned to highlight all the outdoor recreation opportunities available right here in Linn County. In celebration of Linn County Conservation's 50th Anniversary there will be 50 GeoCaches placed within various parks and recreation areas in the next year. Some of the caches will reveal a "clue" that will enable you to be eligible for a special prize drawing at the end of the season (December 2008).There is one featured cache each month.

This is not a featured cache.

Additional information can be obtained from the Linn County Parks Website and the Iowa Geocachers Website.

This dam was the first "Low-Head" dam to be built in Iowa. It was completed around 1959 or 1960. Located along Buffalo Creek in northern Linn County, this park is a quiet alternative to some of the higher use Linn County parks. The park’s 126 acres adjacent to the stream valley combine oak-hickory woods with open meadows to provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Wild turkey, deer, raccoon, Canada geese, fox, beaver and numerous songbirds are a few of the wildlife species found in the park. Spring and summer provide opportunities to enjoy many wildflowers, including a large population of blue bells in the park. Buffalo Creek Park was the first park to be developed by the Linn County Conservation Board. Most of the park development was completed in 1962. In 1964-65 the low-head dam was constructed on Buffalo Creek to create an impoundment for recreational pursuits. The park is open to manual and electric motor powered boats only, although a boat launch area is not available. The park is managed to provide a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities including: camping, hiking, picnicking, fishing, family reunions, biking, etc. Many shaded picnic sites can be found in the park with grills and picnic tables scattered throughout the picnic area. The northern end of the park is closed to vehicle traffic and provides a peaceful, level hiking area. The far north end of the park is designated as a dog training area where pets may be exercised without being on a leash.

This is a ammo can and is very easy to find and very family friendly as intended. There is no hunting allowed in this area so it should be safe all year around. Be careful when crossing the foot bridge. Be aware of the parking area or you may not be able to get to the cache. Be sure to do the other LCC caches located in this park. Watch for all the muggles during the summer.