Duck Creek Ws Scs Site Ca-5 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Duck Creek WS SCS Site Ca-5, located in Dickens, Texas, is a crucial water resource infrastructure managed by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
This earth dam, completed in 1968, stands at a height of 31 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along TR-Cottonwood Creek. With a normal storage capacity of 16 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 71 acre-feet, this structure plays a vital role in managing water flow and mitigating potential flooding in the area.
Despite its age, Duck Creek WS SCS Site Ca-5 remains state-regulated and subject to inspection, enforcement, and permitting by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The dam is designed with buttress core types on an unlisted/unknown foundation, demonstrating a commitment to structural integrity and safety. With a high hazard potential rating, this site underscores the importance of ongoing risk management and emergency preparedness to safeguard surrounding communities and ensure the continued effectiveness of flood risk reduction efforts.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of infrastructure like Duck Creek WS SCS Site Ca-5 is essential in addressing the challenges posed by changing weather patterns and increasing water-related risks. With its strategic location, design features, and regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a critical asset in protecting lives, property, and ecosystems from the impacts of flooding and underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
807 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-COTTONWOOD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
0.48 |
Nid Storage |
71 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
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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-5