Duck Creek Lower Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Duck Creek Lower Detention Dam is classified as high hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.8% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 3,550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 136 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 105,200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10558 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CLARK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Duck Creek Lower Detention Dam?
Duck Creek Lower Detention Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Duck Creek Lower Detention Dam?
Duck Creek Lower Detention Dam is owned by CLARK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Duck Creek Lower Detention Dam built?
Duck Creek Lower Detention Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Duck Creek Lower Detention Dam?
Duck Creek Lower Detention Dam 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 Duck Creek Lower Detention Dam?
Duck Creek Lower Detention Dam has a dam height of 30 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.
When was Duck Creek Lower Detention Dam last inspected?
Duck Creek Lower Detention Dam was last inspected on February 26, 2024. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.