Dd No 224

WEYER CREEK-TR· Nemaha, Kansas· Built 2001· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 224 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 18 ft (taller than 16.5% in KS)
Dam Length482 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage166 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge296 cfs
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDKS07914

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: October 31, 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 224?

Dd No 224 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 224?

Dd No 224 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 224 built?

Dd No 224 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 224?

Dd No 224 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 224?

Dd No 224 has a dam height of 18 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 224 last inspected?

Dd No 224 was last inspected on October 31, 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.