Norton Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Norton |
| Nearest City | NORTON |
| River/Stream | PRAIRIE DOG CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.80450, -99.93110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 131 ft |
| Dam Height | 131 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 192,027 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 192,027 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35,935 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,551 acres |
| Drainage Area | 683 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 94,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |