Lake Tucker Dam dam
Lake Tucker Dam
Lake Tucker Dam, located in Strawn, Texas, is a local government-owned structure on Russell Creek with a primary purpose of recreation and water supply. Built in 1937, the earth dam stands at 97 feet high and spans 900 feet in length, holding a maximum storage capacity of 2500 acre-feet. The dam also serves as a popular recreational spot, with a surface area of 81 acres for activities such as boating and fishing.
Despite its importance for water storage and recreation, Lake Tucker Dam has been assessed as having poor structural condition, with a recent inspection in July 2018 revealing the need for improvements. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and two slide gates for water release, with a maximum discharge capacity of 34,013 cubic feet per second. The dam has undergone hydraulic modifications in 1998 and 2000 to enhance its functionality and safety.
The risk assessment for Lake Tucker Dam indicates a moderate level of risk, with a hazard potential that is not currently available. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its integrity. With its strategic location and dual purpose of recreation and water supply, Lake Tucker Dam plays a vital role in the water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Palo Pinto County, Texas.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake Tucker Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv Nr Graford | 123 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr De Leon | 8 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge | 0 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto | 143 cfs | → |
| Sabana Rv Nr De Leon | 14 cfs | → |
| Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Tucker Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Dam - Leon Reservoir
- Ringling Lake City Park
- Lake Daniel City Park
- Morning Star
- Sturgis Guest Cabins
- Breezy Point
Fishing spots
Track Lake Tucker Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lake Tucker Dam
Where does the data for Lake Tucker Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lake Tucker Dam.