Duck Creek West Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Duck Creek West Dam, located in White Pine, Nevada, is a privately-owned structure designed for water supply purposes, specifically for irrigation and water supply.


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Summary

The dam, primarily made of earth with a stone core and soil foundation, stands at a height of 17 feet with a hydraulic height of 12 feet. It spans a length of 888 feet and has a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 47 acre-feet.

The dam, regulated by the Nevada Department of Water Resources, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet and two slide (sluice gate) outlet gates. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam underwent its last inspection in May 2017. Although the risk assessment for Duck Creek West Dam is moderate, there are no specific risk management measures or inundation maps prepared at this time.

Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management can appreciate the vital role Duck Creek West Dam plays in providing water for agricultural use in the region. With its strategic location on Duck Creek, this dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for water supply and irrigation, ensuring the sustainable management of water resources in the area. Despite its moderate risk assessment, ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight by the Nevada DWR help to maintain the dam's functionality and safety for continued operation.

Dam Length

888

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

DUCK CREEK-OS

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11.3

Hydraulic Height

12

Drainage Area

97.8

Nid Storage

58

Structural Height

17

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 2

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

17
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.