Butler 1 Irp
Butler 1 Irp is an earth dam located in Highlands County, Florida, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Butler 1 Irp
The primary purpose of Butler 1 Irp is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Butler Dairy (private). It impounds the Kissimmee River - Os near Okeechobee.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 6,110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 165 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 | Okeechobee |
| River/Stream | Kissimmee River - Os |
| Coordinates | 27.31200, -81.02717 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 27 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| 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 | FL83663 |
| Federal ID | FL83663 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |