Lake Tucker Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Tucker Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 97 ft (taller than 99.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 81 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 34,013 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03846 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF STRAWN
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Fambro Lake Dam
Eastland, TX
Low Hazard 15 ftDouble Gates Lake Dam
Palo Pinto, TX
Low Hazard 22 ftHagaman Lake Dam
Eastland, TX
Significant Hazard 43 ftHodges Dam
Eastland, TX
Low Hazard 31 ftThurber Lake No 3 Dam
Erath, TX
Low Hazard 21 ftJs Mcdowell Lake Dam
Stephens, TX
Low Hazard 37 ftCrawford Lake Dam
Eastland, TX
Low Hazard 27 ftDickey Lake Dam
Eastland, TX
Low Hazard 35 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Lake Tucker Dam?
Lake Tucker Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Tucker Dam?
Lake Tucker Dam is owned by CITY OF STRAWN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Tucker Dam built?
Lake Tucker Dam was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Lake Tucker Dam?
Lake Tucker Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Tucker Dam?
Lake Tucker Dam has a dam height of 97 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 Lake Tucker Dam last inspected?
Lake Tucker Dam was last inspected on April 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.