Butler Dam No. 1

TR ATTUPULGUS SWAMP· Gadsden, Florida· Built 1948· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Butler Dam No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 68.6% in FL)
Dam Length465 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage89 acre-ft
Normal Storage86 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge240 cfs
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)
NID IDFL00112

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 25, 1994
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NWFWMD

Ownership

COASTAL INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS CO.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Butler Dam No. 1?

Butler Dam No. 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Butler Dam No. 1?

Butler Dam No. 1 is owned by COASTAL INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS CO. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Butler Dam No. 1 built?

Butler Dam No. 1 was completed in 1948, making it 78 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Butler Dam No. 1?

Butler Dam No. 1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Butler Dam No. 1?

Butler Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Butler Dam No. 1 last inspected?

Butler Dam No. 1 was last inspected on May 25, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.