Norton Dam

Kansas — Norton County — PRAIRIE DOG CREEK

Location

StateKansas
CountyNorton
RiverPRAIRIE DOG CREEK
Coordinates39.80450, -99.93110

Physical Characteristics

NID Height131 ft
Dam Height131 ft
Dam Length6,450 ft
NID Storage192,027 acre-ft
Max Storage192,027 acre-ft
Surface Area6,551 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 17, 2023
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameKeith Sebelius Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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