Dd No 5-28 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dd No 5-34b Dd No 5-15 (Goodman)
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Dd No 5-28, located in Lane, Kansas, is a vital structure owned by the local government for flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Built in 1993, this earth dam stands at a height of 45.1 feet and has a length of 3000 feet, providing a storage capacity of 3947 acre-feet. Situated along Hackberry Creek, this dam covers a drainage area of 42 square miles and has a spillway width of 350 feet to handle a maximum discharge of 20,000 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Dd No 5-28 is not currently rated for its condition. The dam, designed by Bucher, Ratliff, and Willis, falls under the jurisdiction of the Kansas Department of Agriculture, with state-regulated permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this structure plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Dd No 5-28 offers a fascinating example of infrastructure designed to manage and mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1993 |
Dam Length |
3000 |
Dam Height |
45.1 |
River Or Stream |
HACKBERRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
48.2 |
Drainage Area |
42 |
Nid Storage |
3947 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
45 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pawnee R Nr Burdett
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0cfs |
Arkansas R At Garden City
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0cfs |
Smoky Hill R Nr Arnold
|
1cfs |
Farmers Ditch Nr Deerfield
|
0cfs |
Smoky Hill R At Elkader
|
0cfs |
Walnut C At Nekoma
|
4cfs |
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.
Dd No 5-28