Dd No 8-1 (Vermillion Creek)
Key Takeaway
Dd No 8-1 (Vermillion Creek) 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 | 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 565 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09052 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
VERMILLION CREEK WJD NO 70 (DO NOT USE)
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No 8-1 (Vermillion Creek)?
Dd No 8-1 (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 8-1 (Vermillion Creek)?
Dd No 8-1 (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 8-1 (Vermillion Creek) built?
Dd No 8-1 (Vermillion Creek) 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 8-1 (Vermillion Creek)?
Dd No 8-1 (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 8-1 (Vermillion Creek)?
Dd No 8-1 (Vermillion Creek) has a dam height of 28 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 8-1 (Vermillion Creek) last inspected?
Dd No 8-1 (Vermillion Creek) was last inspected on January 31, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.