West Butte
Key Takeaway
West Butte is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 20.2% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 695 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,105 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01444 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
A.W. LIMPERT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of West Butte?
West Butte 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 West Butte?
West Butte is owned by A.W. LIMPERT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was West Butte built?
West Butte was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 West Butte?
West Butte 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 West Butte?
West Butte has a dam height of 17 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.