Dd No 212

N FK BLACK VERMILLION RIVER-TR· Nemaha, Kansas· Built 2001· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 212 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 9.1% in KS)
Dam Length790 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge350 cfs
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDKS07900

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: April 24, 2001
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

UPPER BLACK VERMILLION WJD NO 37

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 212?

Dd No 212 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 212?

Dd No 212 is owned by UPPER BLACK VERMILLION WJD NO 37 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dd No 212 built?

Dd No 212 was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 212?

Dd No 212 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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 212?

Dd No 212 has a dam height of 16 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 212 last inspected?

Dd No 212 was last inspected on April 24, 2001. 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.