Gs Dd No 1-5a (Vermillion Creek) dam
Gs Dd No 1-5a (Vermillion Creek)
Located in Frankfort, Kansas, Gs Dd No 1-5a (Vermillion Creek) is a local government-owned earth dam constructed in 1999 for flood risk reduction along Robidoux Creek. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 800 feet, this structure provides a maximum storage capacity of 72.2 acre-feet and normal storage of 21.72 acre-feet over a surface area of 4.65 acres, serving a drainage area of 0.2 square miles. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 20 feet, and it has a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating.
Designed by King Engineering, Gs Dd No 1-5a (Vermillion Creek) plays a crucial role in managing floodwaters and debris control in the region. Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the local community, ensuring the safety of residents and mitigating potential flood risks. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management in the area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like Gs Dd No 1-5a (Vermillion Creek) is essential for appreciating the intricate balance between human development and environmental preservation. By highlighting the technical specifications, purpose, and risk assessment of this dam, we gain insight into the complexities of water infrastructure and the critical role it plays in safeguarding communities against natural disasters.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Gs Dd No 1-5a (Vermillion Creek) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Vermillion R Nr Frankfort | 99 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Marysville | 933 cfs | → |
| L Blue R Nr Barnes | 389 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr | 862 cfs | → |
| Turkey C Nr Seneca | 76 cfs | → |
| Fancy C At Winkler | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gs Dd No 1-5a (Vermillion Creek).
Boat launches
- Riley County
- Gardiner Road Riley County
- Fancy Creek Mountain Bike Trail - Outer Loop Riley County
- Big Indian Recreation Area
- Iron Horse Trail Lake
- Baldwin Creek Road Riley County
Track Gs Dd No 1-5a (Vermillion Creek) in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Gs Dd No 1-5a (Vermillion Creek)
Where does the data for Gs Dd No 1-5a (Vermillion Creek) come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Gs Dd No 1-5a (Vermillion Creek).