Duck Creek WS SCS Site Ca-1
Key Takeaway
Duck Creek WS SCS Site Ca-1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01386 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
DICKENS COUNTY;DICKENS COUNTY WCID 1;DUCK CREEK SWCD
Local Government
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Significant Hazard 36 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Duck Creek WS SCS Site Ca-1?
Duck Creek WS SCS Site Ca-1 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 Ca-1?
Duck Creek WS SCS Site Ca-1 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 Ca-1 built?
Duck Creek WS SCS Site Ca-1 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Ca-1?
Duck Creek WS SCS Site Ca-1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. 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 Ca-1?
Duck Creek WS SCS Site Ca-1 has a dam height of 31 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.