Duck Creek Ws Scs Site Ca-2 dam
Duck Creek Ws Scs Site Ca-2
Duck Creek WS SCS Site Ca-2, located in Dickens, Texas, is a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure managed by the USDA NRCS. Constructed in 1967, this Earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet, with a length of 437 feet, and a storage capacity of 97 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this structure is flood risk reduction, serving as a vital component in protecting the surrounding area from potential water hazards.
Managed by the TCEQ and under state regulation, Duck Creek WS SCS Site Ca-2 plays a significant role in safeguarding the local community from water-related risks. Although the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment indicates a high level of risk, highlighting the importance of effective risk management measures and constant monitoring of the infrastructure's condition. With inspections, enforcement, and permitting in place, this site demonstrates a commitment to ensuring its operational readiness and resilience against potential emergencies.
Despite its remote location and limited information on certain aspects such as drainage area and spillway type, Duck Creek WS SCS Site Ca-2 remains a critical piece of water resource infrastructure in Texas. With Mac Thornberry representing the area in Congress, the site's significance in flood risk reduction underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices and the need to prioritize climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Duck Creek Ws Scs Site Ca-2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dmf Brazos Rv At Justiceburg | 0 cfs | → |
| Salt Fk Brazos Rv Nr Aspermont | 0 cfs | → |
| N Fk Dmf Brazos Rv At Loop 289 Nr Lubbock | 2 cfs | → |
| Running Water Draw At Plainview | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Duck Creek Ws Scs Site Ca-2.
Track Duck Creek Ws Scs Site Ca-2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Duck Creek Ws Scs Site Ca-2
Where does the data for Duck Creek Ws Scs Site Ca-2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Duck Creek Ws Scs Site Ca-2.