Tallant Lake Dam

TR-BIG PINE CREEK· Red River, Texas· Built 1968· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Other Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Tallant Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX)
Dam Length556 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage114 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDTX03109

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: November 4, 1970
State Regulated: No

Ownership

H ALLAN TALLANT ET AL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tallant Lake Dam?

Tallant Lake 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 Tallant Lake Dam?

Tallant Lake Dam is owned by H ALLAN TALLANT ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tallant Lake Dam built?

Tallant Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Tallant Lake Dam?

Tallant Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Tallant Lake Dam?

Tallant Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Tallant Lake Dam last inspected?

Tallant Lake Dam was last inspected on November 4, 1970. 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.