F. Butler Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Summary

Butler Dam, located in Gadsden, Florida, is a privately owned structure designed by USDA NRCS primarily for flood risk reduction on the Long Branch river or stream. The dam stands at a height of 15 feet and spans a length of 1000 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 44 acre-feet. The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, and its condition assessment is currently not rated.

Even though the dam was last inspected in May 1994, it is still regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the NWFWMD, indicating a commitment to maintaining its integrity and ensuring its effectiveness in managing water resources. The dam's design features an earth core with stone foundations and soil as the main material. With a spillway width of 30 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 254 cubic feet per second, the F. Butler Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control and water management in the area.

While lacking recent data on its completion year or any modifications made over the years, the F. Butler Dam continues to play a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding events. As a key component in the overall water resource management system, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of infrastructure in mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensuring the sustainability of water resources for future generations.

Dam Length

1000

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

LONG BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Drainage Area

0.29

Nid Storage

60

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

15
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.