Duck Creek is an earth dam located in Kane County, Utah, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 450 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Duck Creek
The primary purpose of Duck Creek is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Division of Wildlife Resources (state). It impounds the Duck Creek near None -drains to Sevi.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 21 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/07/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Kane |
| Nearest City | None -drains to Sevi |
| River/Stream | Duck Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.51682, -112.69577 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Division of Wildlife Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00320 |
| Federal ID | UT00320 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |