Site 104 - Trabue Sp Dam

FOURMILE CREEK-TR· Butler, Kansas· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Site 104 - Trabue Sp Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 67.7% in KS)
Dam Length1,460 ft
Max Storage473 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge729 cfs
NID IDKS04777

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

MIDDLE WALNUT WJD NO 60

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Site 104 - Trabue Sp Dam?

Site 104 - Trabue Sp 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 Site 104 - Trabue Sp Dam?

Site 104 - Trabue Sp Dam is owned by MIDDLE WALNUT WJD NO 60 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Site 104 - Trabue Sp Dam?

Site 104 - Trabue Sp Dam 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 Site 104 - Trabue Sp Dam?

Site 104 - Trabue Sp Dam has a dam height of 29 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.