Dd No I-4 (Labette-Hackberry) is a local government-owned earth dam in Labette County, Kansas, designed for flood risk reduction along Lake Creek-TR.
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Completed in 1979, this dam stands at a height of 20.8 feet and has a storage capacity of 443.36 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 42.14 acre-feet and a surface area of 15.9 acres. The spillway is uncontrolled and 152 feet wide, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, this dam is state-regulated and subject to inspections, permitting, and enforcement. Although the condition of the dam is not currently rated, it meets guidelines for emergency action plans and risk assessments, with no associated locks or gates for water release. With its strategic location and purposeful design, Dd No I-4 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the local community from potential water-related hazards in Labette County.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Height |
20.8 |
River Or Stream |
LAKE CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15.9 |
Drainage Area |
1.21 |
Nid Storage |
443.36 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
Labette C Nr Oswego
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3cfs |
Neosho River Near Commerce
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1220cfs |
Verdigris R At Coffeyville
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662cfs |
Lightning C Nr Mccune
|
2cfs |
Tar Creek At 22nd Street Bridge
|
2cfs |
Verdigris River Near Lenapah
|
658cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Louis P. Gartner Recreation Area
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Louie P. Gartner RA
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Idle Hour Lake
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Elmore Park
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East River Park
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