Ronald Burton

Vermillion Creek· Marshall, Kansas· Built 1983· Earth· 25 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Ronald Burton is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS)
Dam Length395 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage42 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge680 cfs
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)
NID IDKS05372

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: No

Ownership

Ronald Burton

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ronald Burton?

Ronald Burton 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 Ronald Burton?

Ronald Burton is owned by Ronald Burton (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ronald Burton built?

Ronald Burton was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Ronald Burton?

Ronald Burton serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ronald Burton?

Ronald Burton has a dam height of 25 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.