Lbs Corporation dam
Lbs Corporation
Lbs Corporation, a private water resource entity located in Cherokee, Kansas, owns and operates an Earth dam completed in 2005 with a primary purpose of "Other." The dam stands at 15 feet high and stretches 110 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 120.7 acre-feet. Despite being deemed as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a need for careful monitoring and management.
The dam, with a spillway width of 25 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, has not been modified since its completion. Lbs Corporation's infrastructure does not include locks or outlet gates, and the inspection frequency is rated at 0, with the last inspection conducted in August 2005. The condition assessment of the dam is marked as "Not Rated," suggesting a need for further evaluation to ensure its structural integrity and functionality in the face of potential climate-related challenges.
With the risk assessment pointing towards moderate risk and the dam's condition yet to be rated, Lbs Corporation may need to consider implementing risk management measures and updating emergency action plans to ensure the safety and resilience of their water resource infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and addressing the potential risks associated with dams like the one owned by Lbs Corporation are crucial for sustainable water management and climate adaptation efforts in Kansas and beyond.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lbs Corporation -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning C Nr Mccune | 189 cfs | → |
| Neosho R Nr Parsons | 8,940 cfs | → |
| Labette C Nr Oswego | 93 cfs | → |
| Neosho River Near Commerce | 10,900 cfs | → |
| Spring River Near Waco | 1,030 cfs | → |
| Tar Creek At 22nd Street Bridge | 140 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lbs Corporation.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Lbs Corporation in the Snoflo app
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About Lbs Corporation
Where does the data for Lbs Corporation come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lbs Corporation.