Duck
Duck is an earth dam located in Yuma County, Colorado, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Duck
The primary purpose of Duck is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mrs. Doris Whomble (kevin Shively) (private). It impounds the Arikaree River-tr near Benkelman, Neb.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/18/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Yuma |
| Nearest City | Benkelman, Neb |
| River/Stream | Arikaree River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.82506, -102.20505 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MRS. DORIS WHOMBLE (KEVIN SHIVELY) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02266 |
| Federal ID | CO02266 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |