Butler 1 Wsp
Butler 1 Wsp is an earth dam located in Highlands County, Florida, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Butler 1 Wsp
The primary purpose of Butler 1 Wsp is tailings. Tailings dams contain waste material from mining operations — typically a slurry of finely ground rock left over after valuable minerals have been extracted. These structures require ongoing monitoring because tailings can contain heavy metals and other contaminants. The dam is owned by Butler Dairy (private). It impounds the Kissimmee River near Buckhead Ridge.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 4,153 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/01/1994. That was over 32 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Highlands |
| Nearest City | Buckhead Ridge |
| River/Stream | Kissimmee River |
| Coordinates | 27.21591, -80.97358 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,153 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | BUTLER DAIRY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL83654 |
| Federal ID | FL83654 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |