Upper Duck Creek Interim Detention Basin Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

The Upper Duck Creek Interim Detention Basin Dam in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a crucial structure designed by TETRA TECH INC.


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Summary

to address flood risk reduction in the area. This private dam is state-regulated and inspected by the Nevada Department of Water Resources, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. Located on Duck Creek-TR, the dam has a primary purpose of flood risk reduction and is classified as an Earth dam with a Multi-Arch core type.

With a height of 49 feet and a hydraulic height of 37 feet, the Upper Duck Creek Dam has a storage capacity of 2,582 acre-feet and a spillway width of 960 feet for uncontrolled discharge. The dam's hazard potential is categorized as high, but its condition assessment as of February 2022 is fair. The emergency action plan for the dam was last revised in November 2017, and risk assessment has determined a moderate risk level with a DSAC assigned date pending. The dam plays a critical role in managing water resources and climate-related challenges in the region, showcasing the importance of infrastructure for sustainable development.

Dam Length

4000

Dam Height

49

River Or Stream

DUCK CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

171

Hydraulic Height

37

Drainage Area

48.5

Nid Storage

2582

Structural Height

39

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

49
       
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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.