Dam KS04779

SOUTH FORK COTTONWOOD RIVER-TR· Butler, Kansas· Built 1970· 16 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dam KS04779 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 9.1% in KS)
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDKS04779

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

DOHNER, OWEN R

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04779?

Dam KS04779 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 Dam KS04779?

Dam KS04779 is owned by DOHNER, OWEN R (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS04779 built?

Dam KS04779 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Dam KS04779?

Dam KS04779 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS04779?

Dam KS04779 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.