Upper Duck Creek Interim Detention Basin Dam

DUCK CREEK-TR· Clark, Nevada· Earth· 49 ft tall

High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Upper Duck Creek Interim Detention Basin Dam is classified as high hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	49 ft (taller than 80.3% in NV)
Dam Length	4,000 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	2.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage	0 acre-ft

Surface Area	171 acres
Drainage Area	49 sq mi
Max Discharge	91,987 cfs
NID ID	NV10606

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: February 23, 2022

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: NEVADA DWR

Ownership

CLARK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Upper Duck Creek Interim Detention Basin Dam?

Upper Duck Creek Interim Detention Basin Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Upper Duck Creek Interim Detention Basin Dam?

Upper Duck Creek Interim Detention Basin Dam is owned by CLARK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Upper Duck Creek Interim Detention Basin Dam?

Upper Duck Creek Interim Detention Basin Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Upper Duck Creek Interim Detention Basin Dam?

Upper Duck Creek Interim Detention Basin Dam has a dam height of 49 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 Upper Duck Creek Interim Detention Basin Dam last inspected?

Upper Duck Creek Interim Detention Basin Dam was last inspected on February 23, 2022. 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.