Gs Dd No 3-19 (John Adams-Vermillion Creek))
Key Takeaway
Gs Dd No 3-19 (John Adams-Vermillion Creek)) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 87.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 858 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07408 |
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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Low Hazard 25 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Gs Dd No 3-19 (John Adams-Vermillion Creek))?
Gs Dd No 3-19 (John Adams-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 3-19 (John Adams-Vermillion Creek))?
Gs Dd No 3-19 (John Adams-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 Gs Dd No 3-19 (John Adams-Vermillion Creek)) built?
Gs Dd No 3-19 (John Adams-Vermillion Creek)) was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Gs Dd No 3-19 (John Adams-Vermillion Creek))?
Gs Dd No 3-19 (John Adams-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 3-19 (John Adams-Vermillion Creek))?
Gs Dd No 3-19 (John Adams-Vermillion Creek)) has a dam height of 36 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.