Dd No B-9 (Labette-Hackberry)

LABETTE CREEK-TR· Neosho, Kansas· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No B-9 (Labette-Hackberry) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 3.7% in KS)
Dam Length1,520 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage189 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDKS07442

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

LABETTE-HACKBERRY CREEK WJD NO 96

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No B-9 (Labette-Hackberry)?

Dd No B-9 (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 Dd No B-9 (Labette-Hackberry)?

Dd No B-9 (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.

What is the primary purpose of Dd No B-9 (Labette-Hackberry)?

Dd No B-9 (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 Dd No B-9 (Labette-Hackberry)?

Dd No B-9 (Labette-Hackberry) has a dam height of 14 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.