Dd No D-9 (Labette-Hackberry) is a flood risk reduction dam located in Labette, Kansas, owned by the local government and designed by SCS.
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Completed in 1998, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a length of 1270 feet, with a storage capacity of 155.85 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction, serving the Bachelor Creek-TR river/stream in the area.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential and not being regulated by the state, Dd No D-9 plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the region. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and management. With a spillway width of 90 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, the dam is equipped to handle excess water during heavy rain events.
While the dam's condition is currently not rated, its emergency action plan status, inspection frequency, and risk management measures remain unclear. As a vital infrastructure for flood control in Labette, Kansas, Dd No D-9 (Labette-Hackberry) underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resources in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing risk of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1998 |
Dam Length |
1270 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
BACHELOR CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.18 |
Drainage Area |
0.42 |
Nid Storage |
155.85 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
Labette C Nr Oswego
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3cfs |
Neosho R Nr Parsons
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1050cfs |
Verdigris R At Independence
|
633cfs |
Lightning C Nr Mccune
|
2cfs |
Verdigris R Nr Altoona
|
206cfs |
Verdigris R At Coffeyville
|
667cfs |
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