Tuck Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bastrop County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 500 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Tuck Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Tuck 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 Earl Hestilow (private). It impounds the Tr-piney Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/12/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bastrop |
| River/Stream | Tr-piney Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.18084, -97.29309 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Max Discharge | 6,026 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Earl Hestilow |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05710 |
| Federal ID | TX05710 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |