Gs Dd No 4-2 (vermillion Creek) is an earth dam located in Marshall County, Kansas, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 1,100 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Gs Dd No 4-2 (vermillion Creek)
The primary purpose of Gs Dd No 4-2 (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 Winifred.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
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 07/27/1995. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Marshall |
| Nearest City | Winifred |
| River/Stream | Robidoux Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.81589, -96.49621 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 418 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 |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/1995 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09119 |
| Federal ID | KS09119 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |