Gs Dd No 1-11 (schumacher-vermillion Creek)
Gs Dd No 1-11 (schumacher-vermillion Creek) is an earth dam located in Marshall County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gs Dd No 1-11 (schumacher-vermillion Creek)
The primary purpose of Gs Dd No 1-11 (schumacher-vermillion Creek) is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Vermillion Creek Wjd No 70 (do Not Use) (local government). It impounds the Robidoux Creek-tr near Tuttle Creek Reservoir.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 665 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/26/2021.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Marshall |
| Nearest City | Tuttle Creek Reservoir |
| River/Stream | Robidoux Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.72053, -96.48366 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 665 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 665 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,424 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | VERMILLION CREEK WJD NO 70 (DO NOT USE) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07410 |
| Federal ID | KS07410 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |