Summary
This structure, designed by CES Engineering, stands at a height of 25.7 feet and stretches 578 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 67.4 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.34 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in controlling debris and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding.
Despite its low hazard potential, Dd No 28 is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has a maximum discharge of 1025.6 cubic feet per second. The dam's condition assessment remains unrated, highlighting the need for further inspections to ensure its structural integrity. While the risk assessment categorizes the structure as moderate, continuous risk management measures are essential to mitigate potential hazards and safeguard the local community from flood-related threats.
With its strategic location on Horseshoe Creek-TR and its ability to store 15.7 acre-feet of water under normal conditions, Dd No 28 serves as a valuable asset in flood control efforts. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Dd No 28 becomes increasingly crucial in ensuring the safety and resilience of communities in the face of evolving weather patterns and increasing flood risks.
Year Completed |
2013 |
Dam Length |
578 |
Dam Height |
25.7 |
River Or Stream |
HORSESHOE CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.34 |
Drainage Area |
0.37 |
Nid Storage |
67.4 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Blue R At Marysville
|
147cfs |
Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr
|
131cfs |
L Blue R Nr Barnes
|
122cfs |
Little Blue R At Hollenberg
|
70cfs |
Mill C At Washington
|
8cfs |
Black Vermillion R Nr Frankfort
|
37cfs |
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 28