Butler Dam
Key Takeaway
Butler Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01396 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
IJ BERTHELOT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Butler Dam?
Butler Dam 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?
Butler Dam is owned by IJ BERTHELOT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Butler Dam built?
Butler Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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?
Butler Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Butler Dam?
Butler Dam has a dam height of 25 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 last inspected?
Butler Dam was last inspected on February 12, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.