Tucker Lake
Tucker Lake is an earth dam located in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tucker Lake
The primary purpose of Tucker Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Landess Family Llc (private). It impounds the Tr North Carrizo Creek near Robbers Roost Peak.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 2,100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,014 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/28/2005. That was over 21 years ago.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Cimarron |
| Nearest City | Robbers Roost Peak |
| River/Stream | Tr North Carrizo Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.99205, -102.98762 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,014 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,014 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 950 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 25,487 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LANDESS FAMILY LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/28/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK00552 |
| Federal ID | OK00552 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |