Dd No 28

HORSESHOE CREEK-TR· Marshall, Kansas· Built 2013· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Recreation Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 28 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS)
Dam Length578 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,026 cfs
Year Completed2013 (13 years old)
NID IDKS09520

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

HORSESHOE CREEK WJD NO 110

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 28?

Dd No 28 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 Dd No 28?

Dd No 28 is owned by HORSESHOE CREEK WJD NO 110 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dd No 28 built?

Dd No 28 was completed in 2013, making it 13 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 Dd No 28?

Dd No 28 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dd No 28?

Dd No 28 has a dam height of 26 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.