Dd No 1-1 (Vermillion Creek)

Marshall, Kansas· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 1-1 (Vermillion Creek) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS)
Dam Length640 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage124 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDKS07412

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
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

VERMILLION CREEK WJD NO 70 (DO NOT USE)

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 1-1 (Vermillion Creek)?

Dd No 1-1 (Vermillion Creek) 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 1-1 (Vermillion Creek)?

Dd No 1-1 (Vermillion Creek) is owned by VERMILLION CREEK WJD NO 70 (DO NOT USE) (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dd No 1-1 (Vermillion Creek)?

Dd No 1-1 (Vermillion Creek) serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dd No 1-1 (Vermillion Creek)?

Dd No 1-1 (Vermillion Creek) 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.

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.