Gs Dd No 5 is a locally owned earth dam located in Butler, Kansas, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. The dam stands at a height of 21.4 feet and has a length of 1450 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 760 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 9 acres and has a drainage area of 1.55 square miles.

Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, this dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. The spillway of Gs Dd No 5 is uncontrolled with a width of 70 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 1170 cubic feet per second. Despite being categorized as moderate risk (level 3), the dam has not undergone a recent inspection and lacks an emergency action plan. Overall, Gs Dd No 5 serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring to ensure its safety and efficacy.