Tallant Lake Dam
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 Length | 556 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03109 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
H ALLAN TALLANT ET AL
Private
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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.