Dd No 3-18 (Vermillion Creek) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Dd No 3-18 (Vermillion Creek) is a local government-owned earth dam located in Marshall County, Kansas.


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Summary

The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction, with a height of 25 feet and a length of 770 feet. It has a storage capacity of 115.52 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 0.27 square miles. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 40 feet, and it has a low hazard potential.

Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, Dd No 3-18 (Vermillion Creek) has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, with no recent inspection dates available. There is no emergency action plan prepared for this dam, and it does not have any associated structures or outlet gates. The risk management measures for this dam are also unspecified, highlighting the need for further evaluation and potentially improved safety protocols to address potential risks.

Overall, Dd No 3-18 (Vermillion Creek) plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area, but its maintenance and monitoring could be enhanced to ensure the safety of nearby communities and water resources. The dam's location, design, and limited state oversight warrant attention from water resource and climate enthusiasts to promote better risk management practices and safeguard against potential hazards.

Dam Length

770

Dam Height

25

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.82

Drainage Area

0.27

Nid Storage

115.52

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.