Dd No 5-28
Dd No 5-28 is an earth dam located in Lane County, Kansas, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dd No 5-28
The primary purpose of Dd No 5-28 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Pawnee Wjd No 81 (local government). It impounds the Hackberry Creek.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 3,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,947 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 42 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/17/1992. That was over 33 years ago.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lane |
| River/Stream | Hackberry Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.28534, -100.30546 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,947 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,947 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 292 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 42 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | PAWNEE WJD NO 81 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 07/17/1992 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07609 |
| Federal ID | KS07609 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |