Butt'S Dam

CATLIN CREEK-TR· Marion, Kansas· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Butt'S Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 9.1% in KS)
Dam Length345 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage5 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDKS09600

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
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

BUTTS, BRANDON & MICHELLE

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Butt'S Dam?

Butt'S 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 Butt'S Dam?

Butt'S Dam is owned by BUTTS, BRANDON & MICHELLE (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Butt'S Dam?

Butt'S Dam has a dam height of 16 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.

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.