Butler Dam
Butler Dam is an earth dam located in Austin County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Butler Dam
The primary purpose of Butler Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ij Berthelot (private). It impounds the Tr-black Walnut Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 02/12/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Austin |
| River/Stream | Tr-black Walnut Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.88484, -96.42376 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | IJ BERTHELOT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/12/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01396 |
| Federal ID | TX01396 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |