Tucker Rearing Ponds No 1
Key Takeaway
Tucker Rearing Ponds No 1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 26.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 216 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 157 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | CO03035 |
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
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tucker Rearing Ponds No 1?
Tucker Rearing Ponds No 1 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 Rearing Ponds No 1?
Tucker Rearing Ponds No 1 is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tucker Rearing Ponds No 1 built?
Tucker Rearing Ponds No 1 was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Rearing Ponds No 1?
Tucker Rearing Ponds No 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tucker Rearing Ponds No 1?
Tucker Rearing Ponds No 1 has a dam height of 17 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 Rearing Ponds No 1 last inspected?
Tucker Rearing Ponds No 1 was last inspected on August 7, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.