Dd No B-23 (Harms-Labette-Hackberry)) Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Located in Neosho County, Kansas, the Dd No B-23 (Harms-Labette-Hackberry) dam is a crucial piece of infrastructure managed by the local government.
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Summary
The dam is designed by Dale Steward and falls under the regulatory oversight of the Kansas Department of Agriculture. With a height of 28 feet and a length of 1200 feet, the dam plays a significant role in water resource management in the region, with a storage capacity of 462.3 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.07 square miles.
The dam, constructed using earth and buttress core types, has a spillway width of 60 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1935 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and management. The last inspection of the dam took place in 1991, with its condition currently listed as "Not Rated." As a vital component of the Labette Creek-TR watershed, the Dd No B-23 dam serves as a critical resource for water supply, flood control, and environmental preservation in the region.
Given its state-regulated status, the dam is subject to regular inspection, permitting, and enforcement by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. While the dam lacks certain emergency preparedness measures like an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, its risk profile is actively managed to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the Dd No B-23 dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in mitigating environmental risks and safeguarding communities against potential hazards.
Dam Length |
1200 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
LABETTE CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19.9 |
Drainage Area |
1.07 |
Nid Storage |
462.3 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Verdigris R Nr Altoona
|
206cfs |
Neosho R Nr Parsons
|
1050cfs |
Fall R At Fredonia
|
286cfs |
Verdigris R At Independence
|
633cfs |
Labette C Nr Oswego
|
3cfs |
Lightning C Nr Mccune
|
2cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Dd No B-23 (Harms-Labette-Hackberry))