Duck Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam

DOCKUM CREEK· Dickens, Texas· Built 1968· Earth· 61 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Duck Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 61 ft (taller than 97.1% in TX)
Dam Length2,900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage4.7K acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area12 sq mi
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDTX01377

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 7 Dam?

Duck Creek WS SCS Site 7 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 7 Dam?

Duck Creek WS SCS Site 7 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 7 Dam built?

Duck Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 7 Dam?

Duck Creek WS SCS Site 7 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 7 Dam?

Duck Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam has a dam height of 61 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 7 Dam last inspected?

Duck Creek WS SCS Site 7 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.