Duck Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam, located in Dickens County, Texas, was completed in 1968 by the USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Dockum Creek.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and stretches 2900 feet in length, offering a storage capacity of 700 acre-feet. Despite the lack of a spillway, the dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, or small fish pond management, in addition to flood risk reduction.
Owned and regulated by the local government, the Duck Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The dam has a high risk assessment rating, indicating potential hazards, but its current condition remains unrated. With one slide gate for outlet control, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources for the surrounding area, with a surface area of 21 acres and a drainage area of 1.49 square miles.
As an essential structure for water resource management in the region, Duck Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam serves as a key asset for flood risk reduction and water storage. With its strategic location and design, this dam provides valuable support for agricultural and environmental needs, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure for climate resiliency in Texas.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
2900 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DOCKUM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
1.49 |
Nid Storage |
700 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |