Overflow Dam is a dam located in Butler County, Kansas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 900 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Overflow Dam
The primary purpose of Overflow Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wiebe LLC, Ted & Nancy (private). It impounds the West Branch Walnut River-tr near El Dorado.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 369 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | El Dorado |
| River/Stream | West Branch Walnut River-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.97552, -96.86840 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 369 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 369 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 278 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Wiebe LLC, Ted & Nancy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03842 |
| Federal ID | KS03842 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |