B-21a (Labette-Hackberry)
Key Takeaway
B-21a (Labette-Hackberry) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 16.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07868 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LABETTE-HACKBERRY CREEK WJD NO 96
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of B-21a (Labette-Hackberry)?
B-21a (Labette-Hackberry) is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates B-21a (Labette-Hackberry)?
B-21a (Labette-Hackberry) is owned by LABETTE-HACKBERRY CREEK WJD NO 96 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was B-21a (Labette-Hackberry) built?
B-21a (Labette-Hackberry) was completed in 1999, making it 27 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of B-21a (Labette-Hackberry)?
B-21a (Labette-Hackberry) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is B-21a (Labette-Hackberry)?
B-21a (Labette-Hackberry) has a dam height of 18 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was B-21a (Labette-Hackberry) last inspected?
B-21a (Labette-Hackberry) was last inspected on November 29, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.