is a dam located in Butler County, Kansas, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Butler, Kansas. The dam is owned by Shawver, Eb (private). It impounds the Hickory Creek-tr near Douglass.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, 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
| State | Kansas |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Douglass |
| River/Stream | Hickory Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.59879, -96.86013 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | SHAWVER, EB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03843 |
| Federal ID | KS03843 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |