Butte
Key Takeaway
Butte is classified as low hazard in Colorado.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.4% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 15 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 849 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 235 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| NID ID | CO02969 |
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
GERALD HENDERSON (DON LEWIS)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Butte?
Butte 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 Butte?
Butte is owned by GERALD HENDERSON (DON LEWIS) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Butte?
Butte has a dam height of 7 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.