Duck Creek WS SCS Site Ca-1

DUCK CREEK· Dickens, Texas· Built 1967· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Other Local Government

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 Length790 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage122 acre-ft
Normal Storage37 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDTX01386

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

DICKENS COUNTY;DICKENS COUNTY WCID 1;DUCK CREEK SWCD

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently 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.

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.