Tucker Lake - South Dam

Jefferson County, Colorado (near ARVADA)

River/Stream: RALSTON CREEK-OS

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
29 ft
Dam Length
1,737 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,250 acre-ft
Year Completed
1899
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
640 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-03-16

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO01181
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.82544, -105.19719
Age
127 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.