Detention Dam Sp-8

Butler County, Kansas (near EL DORADO)

River/Stream: BIRD CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
860 ft
Reservoir Storage
152 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
491 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 1995-07-19

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KS09176
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
37.78067, -96.71999

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.