Tuck Lake Dam in Bastrop, Texas, stands as a vital infrastructure for water supply, completed in 1962 and maintained by private ownership.
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Designed by Albert Lock and Tricia Altimirano, this Earth dam with a buttress core type reaches a height of 21.2 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TR-Piney Creek, serves the purpose of water supply and features an uncontrolled spillway with three gates.
Despite undergoing structural modifications in 1997, the dam's condition remains unrated as of the last inspection in December 2008. With a moderate risk level assigned, Tuck Lake Dam poses a potential hazard that has yet to be fully assessed. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the details surrounding this dam's design, purpose, and risk management measures present an intriguing opportunity for further exploration and analysis in understanding its role within the local water infrastructure landscape.
Years Modified |
1997 - Structural |
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
21.2 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PINEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23.9 |
Hydraulic Height |
21.2 |
Nid Storage |
119 |
Structural Height |
21.2 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 3 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
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392cfs |
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602cfs |
Walnut Ck At Webberville Rd
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1cfs |
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0cfs |
Colorado Rv At Austin
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161cfs |
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|
24cfs |
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North Shore Park - Lake Bastrop
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South Shore Park - Lake Bastrop
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Bastrop State Park
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