Tucker Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Tucker Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 88.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 980 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 980 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00074 |
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
BEAVER LAKE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP;WOODCREEK DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
Private
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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 BEAVER LAKE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP;WOODCREEK DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tucker Lake Dam built?
Tucker Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 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 36 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 March 23, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.