is an earth dam located in Norton County, Kansas, built in 1962. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
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The primary purpose of is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Hager, Gene (private). It impounds the Prarie Dog Creek-tr near Almena.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 38 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Undetermined Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required