is a dam located in Butler County, Kansas, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Butler, Kansas. The dam is owned by Devore Enterprises (private). It impounds the Walnut River-tr.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 690 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Butler |
| River/Stream | Walnut River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.06727, -96.63270 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | DEVORE ENTERPRISES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03864 |
| Federal ID | KS03864 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |