Dd No 2-26 (Vermillion Creek)

Marshall, Kansas· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 2-26 (Vermillion Creek) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 67.7% in KS)
Dam Length480 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage118 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDKS07413

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

Gs Dd No 2-25a (Vermillion Creek)

Marshall, KS

Low Hazard 27 ft

Dd No 2-28a (Vermillion Creek) (Vermillion Creek)

Marshall, KS

Low Hazard 35 ft

Dd No 4-11 (Vermillion Creek)

Marshall, KS

Low Hazard 28 ft

Gs Dd No 3-19 (John Adams-Vermillion Creek))

Marshall, KS

Low Hazard 36 ft

Dd No 3-18 (Vermillion Creek)

Marshall, KS

Low Hazard 25 ft

Dd No 1-1 (Vermillion Creek)

Marshall, KS

Low Hazard 25 ft

Dd No 1-1a (Vermillion Creek)

Marshall, KS

Low Hazard 26 ft

Gs Dd No 1-11 (Schumacher-Vermillion Creek)

Marshall, KS

Low Hazard 37 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 2-26 (Vermillion Creek)?

Dd No 2-26 (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 2-26 (Vermillion Creek)?

Dd No 2-26 (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 2-26 (Vermillion Creek)?

Dd No 2-26 (Vermillion Creek) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dd No 2-26 (Vermillion Creek)?

Dd No 2-26 (Vermillion Creek) has a dam height of 29 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.