Gs Dd No 2-25a (Vermillion Creek)

PERKINS CREEK-TR· Marshall, Kansas· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Gs Dd No 2-25a (Vermillion Creek) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 57.6% in KS)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge480 cfs
NID IDKS09202

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 22, 1997
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

VERMILLION CREEK WJD NO 70 (DO NOT USE)

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Dd No 2-26 (Vermillion Creek)

Marshall, KS

Low Hazard 29 ft

Gs Dd No 3-19 (John Adams-Vermillion Creek))

Marshall, KS

Low Hazard 36 ft

Dd No 1-1 (Vermillion Creek)

Marshall, KS

Low Hazard 25 ft

Dd No 1-1a (Vermillion Creek)

Marshall, KS

Low Hazard 26 ft

Dd No 3-18 (Vermillion Creek)

Marshall, KS

Low Hazard 25 ft

Gs Dd No 1-11 (Schumacher-Vermillion Creek)

Marshall, KS

Low Hazard 37 ft

Dd No 4-11 (Vermillion Creek)

Marshall, KS

Low Hazard 28 ft

Gs Dd No 1-5a (Vermillion Creek)

Marshall, KS

Low Hazard 20 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gs Dd No 2-25a (Vermillion Creek)?

Gs Dd No 2-25a (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 2-25a (Vermillion Creek)?

Gs Dd No 2-25a (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 2-25a (Vermillion Creek)?

Gs Dd No 2-25a (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 2-25a (Vermillion Creek)?

Gs Dd No 2-25a (Vermillion Creek) has a dam height of 27 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 2-25a (Vermillion Creek) last inspected?

Gs Dd No 2-25a (Vermillion Creek) was last inspected on October 22, 1997. 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.