is a dam located in Butler County, Kansas, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

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is a dam in Butler, Kansas. The dam is owned by Seiver, Gladys (private). It impounds the Spring Br Whitewater River-tr near Towanda.

The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

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.

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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKansas
CountyButler
Nearest CityTowanda
River/StreamSpring Br Whitewater River-tr
Coordinates37.82707, -96.97647

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length380 ft
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

OwnerSEIVER, GLADYS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS03839
Federal IDKS03839
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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