Dd No 226

NORTH FORK-TR· Nemaha, Kansas· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 226 is classified as low hazard in Kansas.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage126 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge550 cfs
NID IDKS09206

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: August 8, 2000
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 226?

Dd No 226 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 226?

Dd No 226 is owned by UPPER BLACK VERMILLION WJD NO 37 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Dd No 226?

Dd No 226 has a dam height of 24 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 226 last inspected?

Dd No 226 was last inspected on August 8, 2000. 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.