Norton Dam (Sundowner West Dam)
Key Takeaway
Norton Dam (Sundowner West Dam) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 16.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04853 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
NORTON, FRANK C
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Norton Dam (Sundowner West Dam)?
Norton Dam (Sundowner West Dam) is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Norton Dam (Sundowner West Dam)?
Norton Dam (Sundowner West Dam) is owned by NORTON, FRANK C (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Norton Dam (Sundowner West Dam) built?
Norton Dam (Sundowner West Dam) was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Norton Dam (Sundowner West Dam)?
Norton Dam (Sundowner West Dam) serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Norton Dam (Sundowner West Dam)?
Norton Dam (Sundowner West Dam) has a dam height of 18 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Norton Dam (Sundowner West Dam) last inspected?
Norton Dam (Sundowner West Dam) was last inspected on July 16, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.