The Killbuck Wetlands were formed by a low dam across Killbuck Creek about 100 yards above its confluence with White River. The dam is about 100 feet wide and the drop is only two or three feet with normal stream flow. During high water, it may be completely submerged. An area of four or five acres is flooded by the dam, but is shallow enough that water fowl can easily feed on plants growing on the bottom. Several islands have been constructed in the wetlands. These provide safe locations for water fowl to roost for the night and not-so-safe nesting sites. The danger is from floods which are common during the breeding season and can cover all but the highest points of the islands. Most spring breeding seasons see some pairs, especially Canada Geese, flooded out. Never- the-less, it is a fertile place and many young ducks and geese are raised here each year.
