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

ROBIDOUX· Marshall, Kansas· Built 2008· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 2-28a (Vermillion Creek) (Vermillion Creek) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 85.9% in KS)
Dam Length1,650 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage355 acre-ft
Normal Storage92 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,100 cfs
Year Completed2008 (18 years old)
NID IDKS09318

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
Last Inspection: September 18, 2008
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

VERMILLION CREEK WJD NO 70 (DO NOT USE)

Local Government

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

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Dd No 1-1a (Vermillion Creek)

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Dd No 1-1 (Vermillion Creek)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 2-28a (Vermillion Creek) (Vermillion Creek)?

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

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

When was Dd No 2-28a (Vermillion Creek) (Vermillion Creek) built?

Dd No 2-28a (Vermillion Creek) (Vermillion Creek) was completed in 2008, making it 18 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Dd No 2-28a (Vermillion Creek) (Vermillion Creek)?

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

Dd No 2-28a (Vermillion Creek) (Vermillion Creek) has a dam height of 35 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.

When was Dd No 2-28a (Vermillion Creek) (Vermillion Creek) last inspected?

Dd No 2-28a (Vermillion Creek) (Vermillion Creek) was last inspected on September 18, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.