Tucker Lake - South Dam
Key Takeaway
Tucker Lake - South Dam is classified as high hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1899 and is 127 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. 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 | 20 ft (taller than 36.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,737 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 882 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 640 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1899 (127 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01181 |
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
DENVER VIEW RESERVOIR & IRRIGATION CO. (ESSERT, WE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tucker Lake - South Dam?
Tucker Lake - South 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 Tucker Lake - South Dam?
Tucker Lake - South Dam is owned by DENVER VIEW RESERVOIR & IRRIGATION CO. (ESSERT, WE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tucker Lake - South Dam built?
Tucker Lake - South Dam was completed in 1899, making it 127 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 - South Dam?
Tucker Lake - South Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tucker Lake - South Dam?
Tucker Lake - South Dam has a dam height of 20 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 - South Dam last inspected?
Tucker Lake - South Dam was last inspected on March 16, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.