is a dam located in Norton County, Kansas, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Norton, Kansas. The dam is owned by Dromer, Gv (private). It impounds the Prairie Dog Creek-tr near Almena.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Almena |
| River/Stream | Prairie Dog Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.88207, -99.80004 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | DROMER, GV |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03369 |
| Federal ID | KS03369 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |