Gs Dd No 3-32ab (Vermillion Creek)

ROBIDOUX CREEK-TR· Marshall, Kansas· Built 1997· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Gs Dd No 3-32ab (Vermillion Creek) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 76.4% in KS)
Dam Length50 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage156 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDKS09244

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

VERMILLION CREEK WJD NO 70 (DO NOT USE)

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gs Dd No 3-32ab (Vermillion Creek)?

Gs Dd No 3-32ab (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 3-32ab (Vermillion Creek)?

Gs Dd No 3-32ab (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 3-32ab (Vermillion Creek) built?

Gs Dd No 3-32ab (Vermillion Creek) was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 3-32ab (Vermillion Creek)?

Gs Dd No 3-32ab (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 3-32ab (Vermillion Creek)?

Gs Dd No 3-32ab (Vermillion Creek) has a dam height of 31 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.

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.