D. Talley

TR CHEYENNE· Meade, South Dakota· Built 1964· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

D. Talley is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 77.7% in SD)
Dam Length675 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage259 acre-ft
Normal Storage154 acre-ft
Max Discharge3,000 cfs
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDSD00377

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

DON TALLEY

Private

Nearby Dams

R. Talley No.2

Meade, SD

Low Hazard 11 ft

Opal Dam

Meade, SD

High Hazard 22 ft

C. Vansickel

Meade, SD

High Hazard 17 ft

R. Talley No.1

Meade, SD

Low Hazard 27 ft

E. Hoffman No. 3

Meade, SD

Low Hazard 21 ft

Walter Ingals

Meade, SD

Low Hazard 15 ft

E. Hoffman No. 2

Meade, SD

Low Hazard 24 ft

E. Hoffman No. 1

Meade, SD

Low Hazard 23 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of D. Talley?

D. Talley 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 D. Talley?

D. Talley is owned by DON TALLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was D. Talley built?

D. Talley was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 D. Talley?

D. Talley serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is D. Talley?

D. Talley has a dam height of 28 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.

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.