Duck Creek Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Duck Creek Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Delaware. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 9 ft (taller than 6.1% in DE) |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 253 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 917 cfs |
| NID ID | DE00027 |
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
DUCK CREEK INVESTMENT CORP.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Duck Creek Pond Dam?
Duck Creek Pond 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 Pond Dam?
Duck Creek Pond Dam is owned by DUCK CREEK INVESTMENT CORP. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Duck Creek Pond Dam?
Duck Creek Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Duck Creek Pond Dam?
Duck Creek Pond Dam has a dam height of 9 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.