Dd No 214

N FORK BLACK VERMILLION RVR-TR· Nemaha, Kansas· Built 2002· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 214 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage131 acre-ft
Normal Storage22 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Max Discharge159 cfs
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
Year Modified2020
NID IDKS09054

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: March 14, 2003
State Regulated: Yes
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 214?

Dd No 214 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 214?

Dd No 214 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 214 built?

Dd No 214 was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 214?

Dd No 214 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 214?

Dd No 214 has a dam height of 20 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 214 last inspected?

Dd No 214 was last inspected on March 14, 2003. 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.