Duck Creek-State Wildlife Refuge-# 1
Key Takeaway
Duck Creek-State Wildlife Refuge-# 1 is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is other. 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 | 10 ft (taller than 0.1% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 9.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,842 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,960 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | MO40063 |
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
MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Duck Creek-State Wildlife Refuge-# 1?
Duck Creek-State Wildlife Refuge-# 1 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-State Wildlife Refuge-# 1?
Duck Creek-State Wildlife Refuge-# 1 is owned by MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Duck Creek-State Wildlife Refuge-# 1 built?
Duck Creek-State Wildlife Refuge-# 1 was completed in 1953, making it 73 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-State Wildlife Refuge-# 1?
Duck Creek-State Wildlife Refuge-# 1 serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Duck Creek-State Wildlife Refuge-# 1?
Duck Creek-State Wildlife Refuge-# 1 has a dam height of 10 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-State Wildlife Refuge-# 1 last inspected?
Duck Creek-State Wildlife Refuge-# 1 was last inspected on May 22, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.