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Located in Butler, Kansas, Mcclure Dam is a privately owned structure completed in 2005 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. This earth dam stands at a height of 52 feet and spans 630 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 576.14 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 366.3 acre-feet. Situated on Hickory Creek, this low hazard potential dam offers recreational opportunities in addition to its primary functions.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and regulated by the state, Mcclure Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam is equipped with spillway infrastructure and emergency response protocols. Despite its unlisted foundations and unknown drainage area, Mcclure Dam serves as a vital resource for water storage and fire protection in the region, contributing to the water management efforts in Kansas. As an earth dam with buttress core types, Mcclure Dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and environmental conservation in the face of climate challenges.
Year_Completed | 2005 |
Dam_Height | 52 |
River_Or_Stream | HICKORY CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 630 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 21.9 |
Nid_Storage | 576.14 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 52 |
VERMILLION C NR WAMEGO | 2270cfs |
ROCK C NR LOUISVILLE | 16cfs |
FANCY C AT WINKLER | 8cfs |
L BLUE R NR BARNES | 113cfs |
TURKEY C NR SENECA | 37cfs |
MILL C AT WASHINGTON | 1cfs |
BLACK VERMILLION R NR FRANKFORT | 1450cfs |