Frd No Gs 28 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Frd No W-2 Frd No Gs 30
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Frd No Gs 28, also known as Walnut Creek Watershed Dam Gs 28, is a vital earth dam located in the city of PADONIA, Kansas.
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Summary
Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves as a key component in flood risk reduction for the area. With a height of 30 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, Frd No Gs 28 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No Gs 28 is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains a critical piece of infrastructure for managing water resources in the region and mitigating the impact of potential flood events.
Located along the Spring Creek-TR river/stream, Frd No Gs 28 is operated by the local government and serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies in safeguarding communities against natural disasters. With its moderate risk assessment rating, this earth dam stands as a symbol of the importance of proactive water resource management and climate resilience in the face of a changing environment.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
915 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
SPRING CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.02 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
120 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Nemaha River At Falls City
|
310cfs |
Missouri River At Rulo
|
26600cfs |
North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt
|
67cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
|
14cfs |
Delaware R Nr Muscotah
|
34cfs |
Tarkio River At Fairfax Mo
|
55cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Frd No Gs 28