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Norton Dam Information
Norton Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 2 miles from Norton, Norton, Kansas.
The dam, which is on the Prairie Dog Creek River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Irrigation and Recreation benefits.
The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1963 and is currently owned by US Bureau of Reclamation.
Norton Dam Structure
The Norton Dam is approximately 6,450 feet (1,966 m) long, 131 feet (40 m) high and has a structural volume of 3,740,000 cubic yards (2,859,436 cubic metres).
Norton Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 35,935 acre-ft (44,325 Ml) and maximum capacity of 193,023 acre-ft (238,090 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 6,551 acres (2,651 ha) and the total catchment area is 712 square miles (1,844 square kilometres).
Norton Dam Spillway
The dam has a 590 feet (180 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 94600 cubic feet per second (2679 cubic metres per second).
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Norton Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Norton Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 22:09 |
| Sunrise | 07:50 |
| Sunset | 19:00 |
| Temperature (°F) | 38 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 32 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 91 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1032 |
| Humidity (%) | 28 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 9 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Norton Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 38 | 59 | 52 | 1028 | 30 | 18 | 30 | ENE | 0 | - |  |
| Wed | 36 | 68 | 57 | 1024 | 12 | 23 | 46 | S | 0 | - | |
| Thu | 55 | 81 | 74 | 1009 | 25 | 28 | 49 | S | 0 | - | |
| Fri | 60 | 77 | 73 | 1011 | 41 | 29 | 49 | S | 0 | - |  |
| Sat | 61 | 72 | 69 | 1022 | 46 | 21 | 37 | S | 84 | 1 |  |
| Sun | 56 | 65 | 60 | 1019 | 74 | 16 | 32 | SSE | 100 | 13 | |
| Mon | 51 | 72 | 66 | 1014 | 35 | 18 | 29 | WNW | 100 | 1 | |
| Tue | 55 | 73 | 67 | 1020 | 40 | 11 | 27 | NNE | 0 | - | |
Norton Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Norton Dam is in Kansas.
Norton Dam is in Norton County.
Norton Dam is 131 feet high.
Norton Dam is 6,450 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor
A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams