Dd No 1 (hamm-nuttle) is an earth dam located in Butler County, Kansas, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 1,330 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Dd No 1 (hamm-nuttle)
The primary purpose of Dd No 1 (hamm-nuttle) is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Upper Walnut Wjd No 33 (local government). It impounds the Walnut River-tr near Augusta.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 540 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 | Augusta |
| River/Stream | Walnut River-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.73847, -96.92171 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 298 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Upper Walnut Wjd No 33 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04772 |
| Federal ID | KS04772 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |