Duck Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam

WILSON DRAW· Dickens, Texas· Built 1970· Earth· 35 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Duck Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 77.6% in TX)
Dam Length4,100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage4.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDTX01370

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 17, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

DICKENS COUNTY;DICKENS COUNTY WCID 1;DUCK CREEK SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Duck Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam?

Duck Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Duck Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam?

Duck Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam is owned by DICKENS COUNTY;DICKENS COUNTY WCID 1;DUCK CREEK SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Duck Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam built?

Duck Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 WS SCS Site 12 Dam?

Duck Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Duck Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam?

Duck Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam has a dam height of 35 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 WS SCS Site 12 Dam last inspected?

Duck Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam was last inspected on September 17, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.