Tucker Lake Dam

Crawford, Georgia· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Tucker Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage139 acre-ft
Normal Storage113 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
NID IDGA00446

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 27, 2015
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Tucker, William

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tucker Lake Dam?

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 Tucker Lake Dam?

Tucker Lake Dam is owned by Tucker, William (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Tucker Lake Dam?

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 Tucker Lake Dam?

Tucker Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Tucker Lake Dam last inspected?

Tucker Lake Dam was last inspected on August 27, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.