Tucker Lake Dam
Tucker Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cherokee County, Texas, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tucker Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Tucker Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Fred Tucker (private). It impounds the Tr-neches River.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 344 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Cherokee |
| River/Stream | Tr-neches River |
| Coordinates | 32.00344, -95.42310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 344 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 344 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | FRED TUCKER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05096 |
| Federal ID | TX05096 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |