Dd No 8-26 (Vermillion Creek) Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Dd No 8-26 (Vermillion Creek) is a local government-owned dam located in Marshall, Kansas, designed by King Engineering to serve the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 31 feet and a length of 600 feet, has a storage capacity of 70.43 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3.31 acres. The dam is situated on Robidoux Creek-TR and is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam at Dd No 8-26 poses a moderate risk, with a risk assessment rating of 3 out of 5. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, and there is no available information on its last inspection date or emergency action plan preparedness. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have outlet gates, it does have an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet. Overall, Dd No 8-26 serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area, and its management and maintenance are essential to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the integrity of the dam structure.
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
ROBIDOUX CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.31 |
Drainage Area |
0.18 |
Nid Storage |
70.43 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr
|
131cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
|
14cfs |
Big Blue R At Marysville
|
164cfs |
Black Vermillion R Nr Frankfort
|
43cfs |
North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt
|
67cfs |
L Blue R Nr Barnes
|
99cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Dd No 8-26 (Vermillion Creek)