Gs Dd No 1-11 (Schumacher-Vermillion Creek)
Key Takeaway
Gs Dd No 1-11 (Schumacher-Vermillion Creek) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 89.2% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 665 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,424 cfs |
| Year Modified | 2021 |
| NID ID | KS07410 |
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 Gs Dd No 1-11 (Schumacher-Vermillion Creek)?
Gs Dd No 1-11 (Schumacher-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 Gs Dd No 1-11 (Schumacher-Vermillion Creek)?
Gs Dd No 1-11 (Schumacher-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.
What is the primary purpose of Gs Dd No 1-11 (Schumacher-Vermillion Creek)?
Gs Dd No 1-11 (Schumacher-Vermillion Creek) 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 Gs Dd No 1-11 (Schumacher-Vermillion Creek)?
Gs Dd No 1-11 (Schumacher-Vermillion Creek) has a dam height of 37 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 Gs Dd No 1-11 (Schumacher-Vermillion Creek) last inspected?
Gs Dd No 1-11 (Schumacher-Vermillion Creek) was last inspected on April 26, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.