Tucker Lake Dam

TR-NECHES RIVER· Cherokee, Texas· Built 1973· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Tucker Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX)
Dam Length525 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage344 acre-ft
Normal Storage172 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDTX05096

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

FRED TUCKER

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 FRED TUCKER (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 1973, making it 53 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: Water Supply. 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 30 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.

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.