Mcclure Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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.


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Summary

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 Length

630

Dam Height

52

River Or Stream

HICKORY CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

21.9

Nid Storage

576.14

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

52
       
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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.