Tuck Lake Dam
Tuck Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bastrop County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
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.
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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 Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05710 |
| Federal ID | TX05710 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |