Wall Creek Dam Lower

About Wall Creek Dam Lower

The primary purpose of Wall Creek Dam Lower is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Duck Lake Ranch Llc (private). It impounds the Wall Creek.

The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 182 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 750 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 154 square miles.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/15/2022.

At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.

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