Dd No 214
Dd No 214 is an earth dam located in Nemaha County, Kansas, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dd No 214
The primary purpose of Dd No 214 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 Upper Black Vermillion Wjd No 37 (local government). It impounds the N Fork Black Vermillion Rvr-tr near Baileyville.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 131 acre-feet. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/14/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Nemaha |
| Nearest City | Baileyville |
| River/Stream | N Fork Black Vermillion Rvr-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.85766, -96.19225 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 159 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | UPPER BLACK VERMILLION WJD NO 37 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/14/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09054 |
| Federal ID | KS09054 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |