Dd No 29

HORSESHOE CREEK-TR· Marshall, Kansas· Built 2010· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 29 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS)
Dam Length592 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge282 cfs
Year Completed2010 (16 years old)
NID IDKS09342

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
Last Inspection: October 17, 2010
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 29?

Dd No 29 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 29?

Dd No 29 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 29 built?

Dd No 29 was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 29?

Dd No 29 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dd No 29?

Dd No 29 has a dam height of 25 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 Dd No 29 last inspected?

Dd No 29 was last inspected on October 17, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.