Duck Slough
Duck Slough is an earth dam located in San Juan County, Colorado, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Duck Slough
The primary purpose of Duck Slough is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Colorado Parks And Wildlife (state). It impounds the E Lime Creek near Durango.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 95 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 206 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/19/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | San Juan |
| Nearest City | Durango |
| River/Stream | E Lime Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.72806, -107.71086 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 95 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 882 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01059 |
| Federal ID | CO01059 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |