Duck Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Duck Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam, located in Dickens, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the Wilson Draw.
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Summary
Completed in 1970, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a length of 4100 feet, providing storage for up to 4562 acre-feet of water. The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, or small fish pond management, in addition to its primary function of flood risk reduction.
Owned and regulated by the local government with oversight from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Duck Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam is maintained to ensure public safety and environmental stewardship. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated as of the last inspection in 2013. With a risk assessment rating of 'High (2)', it is imperative for stakeholders to implement risk management measures and emergency action plans to mitigate potential threats and ensure the dam's reliability in the face of changing climate conditions.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of infrastructure like Duck Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam is essential in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events. By acknowledging the dam's role in flood control, water storage, and environmental protection, we can work towards sustainable water management practices that support resilience and adaptation in the face of a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
4100 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
WILSON DRAW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
33 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Drainage Area |
16.36 |
Nid Storage |
4562 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
35 |
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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.
Duck Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam