H. C. Tucker Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
H. C. Tucker Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 655 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 250 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00489 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HCT Holdings, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of H. C. Tucker Lake Dam?
H. C. Tucker Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates H. C. Tucker Lake Dam?
H. C. Tucker Lake Dam is owned by HCT Holdings, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was H. C. Tucker Lake Dam built?
H. C. Tucker Lake Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of H. C. Tucker Lake Dam?
H. C. Tucker Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is H. C. Tucker Lake Dam?
H. C. Tucker Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was H. C. Tucker Lake Dam last inspected?
H. C. Tucker Lake Dam was last inspected on November 7, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.