is a dam located in Butler County, Kansas, built in 1956. 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 So Fork Cottonwood River-tr near Matfield Green.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 204 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/17/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Matfield Green |
| River/Stream | So Fork Cottonwood River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.08248, -96.57105 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | DEVORE ENTERPRISES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 03/17/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03867 |
| Federal ID | KS03867 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |