Duck Creek East Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Duck Creek East Dam, located in White Pine, Nevada, is a private earth dam primarily used for water supply purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 15 feet with a hydraulic height of 12 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing the water resources of the Duck Creek-OS river or stream. With a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, it covers a surface area of 8.6 acres and has a drainage area of 97.8 square miles.

Despite its importance, Duck Creek East Dam has been flagged with a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment, underscoring the need for regular inspection and maintenance. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and two slide gates for outlet control. It is regulated by the Nevada Department of Water Resources, ensuring compliance with state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements.

As climate change continues to impact water resources, the management of dams like Duck Creek East Dam becomes increasingly vital. With its moderate risk assessment, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water supply in the region, highlighting the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in Nevada.

Dam Length

1180

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

DUCK CREEK-OS

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8.6

Hydraulic Height

12

Drainage Area

97.8

Nid Storage

45

Structural Height

15

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 2

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

15
       
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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.