is a dam located in Butler County, Kansas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Butler, Kansas. The dam is owned by Vestring (private). It impounds the Durechen Creek-tr.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Butler |
| River/Stream | Durechen Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.96601, -96.60197 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 580 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | VESTRING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00301 |
| Federal ID | KS00301 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |