is a dam located in Norton County, Kansas, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Norton, Kansas. The dam is owned by Norton County (local government). It impounds the North Fork Solomon River-tr near Logan.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Norton |
| Nearest City | Logan |
| River/Stream | North Fork Solomon River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.69381, -99.71718 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NORTON COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01561 |
| Federal ID | KS01561 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |