Site 104 - Trabue Sp Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Site 104, also known as Trabue Sp Dam, is located in the Middle Walnut Watershed in Butler County, Kansas.
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Summary
This dam, designed by the USDA NRCS, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Fourmile Creek. With a height of 29 feet and a storage capacity of 473 acre-feet, this buttress-type dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting surrounding areas from potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Trabue Sp Dam is considered to have a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite lacking a recent inspection date, this dam has a spillway width of 100 feet and can handle a maximum discharge of 729 cubic feet per second. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its condition and ensure it continues to effectively mitigate flood risks in the region.
Although lacking certain details such as the year of completion and current condition assessment, Site 104 - Trabue Sp Dam remains a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area. With its strategic location and design, this dam demonstrates the importance of sustainable water resource management and the critical role of infrastructure in adapting to changing climate conditions. As efforts to address climate change intensify, the proper maintenance and monitoring of dams like Trabue Sp Dam will be crucial in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Dam Length |
1460 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
FOURMILE CREEK-TR |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
1.67 |
Nid Storage |
473 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Whitewater R At Towanda
|
64cfs |
Arkansas R At Derby
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464cfs |
Arkansas R At Wichita
|
368cfs |
Floodway At Arkansas R At Wichita
|
0cfs |
Arkansas R Nr Maize
|
247cfs |
L Arkansas R At Valley Center
|
78cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
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