Tuck Lake Dam
Tuck Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Kerr County, Texas, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Tuck Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Tuck Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pecan Valley Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Elm Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 770 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 178 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/07/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Kerr |
| River/Stream | Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.89798, -99.01444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 770 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,059 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PECAN VALLEY PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05041 |
| Federal ID | TX05041 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |