Dd No 1-1a (vermillion Creek) is an earth dam located in Marshall County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 50 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Dd No 1-1a (vermillion Creek)
The primary purpose of Dd No 1-1a (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.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 178 acre-feet.
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 06/10/1996. That was over 30 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Marshall |
| River/Stream | Robidoux Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.72603, -96.47762 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 481 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 | 06/10/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09201 |
| Federal ID | KS09201 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |