Dd No 28
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 Length | 578 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,026 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09520 |
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
HORSESHOE CREEK WJD NO 110
Local Government
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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.