Dd No Sp-12

WHITEWATER RIVER-TR· Butler, Kansas· Built 2000· Rockfill· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No Sp-12 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 21.5% in KS)
Dam Length1,480 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage273 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge762 cfs
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
NID IDKS07881

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: October 25, 2001
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

WHITEWATER RIVER WJD NO 22

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No Sp-12?

Dd No Sp-12 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 Dd No Sp-12?

Dd No Sp-12 is owned by WHITEWATER RIVER WJD NO 22 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dd No Sp-12 built?

Dd No Sp-12 was completed in 2000, making it 26 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dd No Sp-12?

Dd No Sp-12 has a dam height of 19 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 Dd No Sp-12 last inspected?

Dd No Sp-12 was last inspected on October 25, 2001. 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.