Duck Pond No. 5 is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 2,558 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 Pond No. 5
The primary purpose of Duck Pond No. 5 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 Little Snake River Conservation District (private). It impounds the Muddy Creek (off Channel) near Polo Ranch.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 2,558 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 159 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/30/2020.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Polo Ranch |
| River/Stream | Muddy Creek (off Channel) |
| Coordinates | 41.37090, -107.78410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,558 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 413 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Little Snake River Conservation District |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY02318 |
| Federal ID | WY02318 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |