Dole; R. W.
Dole; R. W. is a dam located in Norton County, Kansas, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dole; R. W.
The primary purpose of Dole; R. W. is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Almena, City Of (local government). It impounds the Prarie Dog Creek-tr near Long Island.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, 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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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Norton |
| Nearest City | Long Island |
| River/Stream | Prarie Dog Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.88218, -99.67849 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ALMENA, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02516 |
| Federal ID | KS02516 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |