Duck Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Duck Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam, located in Dickens County, Texas, was completed in 1968 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Spade Draw river.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet with a length of 4450 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2643 acre-feet for fire protection, small fish ponds, and flood risk reduction. Despite its age, the dam's condition remains unrated with a high hazard potential, indicating the need for regular inspections and potential risk management measures.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Duck Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management within the region. While the dam lacks a spillway, it is equipped with a slide gate outlet for controlled water release. With a drainage area of 6.8 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, the dam contributes to the overall water security and flood control efforts in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Duck Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam serves as a key infrastructure piece in the region's water management system. With a risk assessment rating of high and a lack of available hazard potential information, ongoing monitoring and potential risk mitigation strategies are essential to ensure the continued effectiveness and safety of this flood risk reduction structure along the Spade Draw river in Texas.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
4450 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
SPADE DRAW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
33 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
6.8 |
Nid Storage |
2643 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
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