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Reclamation Awards Contract for Abutment Work at Norton Dam

Media Contact: Judy O'Sullivan, (308) 389-5307, josullivan@gp.usbr.gov
Mark Andersen, mandersen@gp.usbr.gov

For Release: February 02, 2007

Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Regional Director Mike Ryan announced a $1,099,998 contract was awarded today to construct a weighted seepage stability berm and filter drain system in the left abutment of Norton Dam. The contract was awarded to BSB Construction of Curtis, Neb.

As part its ongoing review program, Reclamation identified issues with seepage through the left abutment of Norton Dam. The seepage issues will be addressed by work conducted under this contract.

The project includes clearing and excavation and then placing a new drain pipe and associated gravels and fill material. Diversion of water and care of the dam's outlet works during construction is also required. The work is expected to begin in early March and be completed in July.

Norton is a 131-foot-high earthfill dam about two miles southwest of Norton, KS. It stores water to irrigate lands downstream along Prairie Dog Creek and for municipal use in the city of Norton. The dam was completed in 1964.

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