Duck Creek East Dam
Duck Creek East Dam is an earth dam located in White Pine County, Nevada. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Duck Creek East Dam
The primary purpose of Duck Creek East Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kennecott Corporation (private). It impounds the Duck Creek-os.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 97 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 08/04/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Nevada dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | White Pine |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Duck Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.46360, -114.70040 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,180 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 97 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | KENNECOTT CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00194 |
| Federal ID | NV00194 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |