is a dam located in Norton County, Kansas, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Norton, Kansas. The dam is owned by Whitney, Arthur L (private). It impounds the N Fork Prairie Dog Creek-tr near Almena.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 | N Fork Prairie Dog Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.92541, -99.81876 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | WHITNEY, ARTHUR L |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03361 |
| Federal ID | KS03361 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |