Duck Creek Ws Scs Site Ca-3 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Duck Creek WS SCS Site Ca-3 is a flood risk reduction structure located in Dickens, Texas.
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Summary
Built in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands 45 feet high and spans 520 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Cottonwood Creek, this structure serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Owned and regulated by the state of Texas, Duck Creek WS SCS Site Ca-3 is inspected, permitted, and enforced by the TCEQ to ensure its operational integrity and safety. While the dam is currently rated as "Not Available" for hazard potential and "Not Rated" for condition assessment, it is classified as a high-risk structure (level 2) based on a risk assessment. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources and climate challenges in the region.
Although lacking certain detailed information such as last inspection date and risk management measures, Duck Creek WS SCS Site Ca-3 remains a key infrastructure for flood control in the area. With its strategic location and design, this dam continues to provide essential protection against potential flooding events, highlighting the importance of water resource management in mitigating climate-related risks.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
520 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
TR-COTTONWOOD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
45 |
Drainage Area |
0.27 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
45 |
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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 Ca-3