Tucker Lake - South Dam
Tucker Lake - South Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 1899. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tucker Lake - South Dam
The primary purpose of Tucker Lake - South Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Denver View Reservoir & Irrigation Co. (essert, We (private). It impounds the Ralston Creek-os near Arvada.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,737 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 56 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,250 acre-feet. Completed in 1899, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/16/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Colorado dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Arvada |
| River/Stream | Ralston Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.82544, -105.19719 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,737 ft |
| Year Completed | 1899 (127 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 882 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Max Discharge | 640 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DENVER VIEW RESERVOIR & IRRIGATION CO. (ESSERT, WE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01181 |
| Federal ID | CO01181 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |