William J Tucker Dam

WEST BRANCH DEER RIVER· Lewis, New York· Built 1910· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

William J Tucker Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in NY)
Dam Length150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage133 acre-ft
Normal Storage95 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)
NID IDNY01435

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: December 31, 1901
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

WILLIAM J TUCKER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of William J Tucker Dam?

William J Tucker 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 William J Tucker Dam?

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

When was William J Tucker Dam built?

William J Tucker Dam was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 William J Tucker Dam?

William J Tucker 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 William J Tucker Dam?

William J Tucker Dam has a dam height of 7 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 William J Tucker Dam last inspected?

William J Tucker Dam was last inspected on December 31, 1901. 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.