Detention Dam Sp-8

BIRD CREEK· Butler, Kansas· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Detention Dam Sp-8 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 9.1% in KS)
Dam Length860 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage152 acre-ft
Normal Storage9 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge491 cfs
NID IDKS09176

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: July 19, 1995
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

UPPER WALNUT WJD NO 33

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Detention Dam Sp-8?

Detention Dam Sp-8 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 Detention Dam Sp-8?

Detention Dam Sp-8 is owned by UPPER WALNUT WJD NO 33 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Detention Dam Sp-8?

Detention Dam Sp-8 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Detention Dam Sp-8?

Detention Dam Sp-8 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.

When was Detention Dam Sp-8 last inspected?

Detention Dam Sp-8 was last inspected on July 19, 1995. 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.