is a dam located in Norton County, Kansas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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is a dam in Norton, Kansas. The dam is owned by Whitney (private). It impounds the Horse Creek-tr near Almena.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Norton |
| Nearest City | Almena |
| River/Stream | Horse Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.94723, -99.73395 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Whitney |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04949 |
| Federal ID | KS04949 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |