Duck Pond No. 5

MUDDY CREEK (OFF CHANNEL)· Carbon, Wyoming· Built 2004· Earth· 12 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Duck Pond No. 5 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 6.2% in WY)
Dam Length2,558 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage159 acre-ft
Normal Storage93 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge413 cfs
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)
NID IDWY02318

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: June 30, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

LITTLE SNAKE RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Duck Pond No. 5?

Duck Pond No. 5 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 Pond No. 5?

Duck Pond No. 5 is owned by LITTLE SNAKE RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Duck Pond No. 5 built?

Duck Pond No. 5 was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Pond No. 5?

Duck Pond No. 5 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, 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 Pond No. 5?

Duck Pond No. 5 has a dam height of 12 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 Pond No. 5 last inspected?

Duck Pond No. 5 was last inspected on June 30, 2020. 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.