Tallon Dam
Tallon Dam is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Nebraska, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Tallon Dam
Tallon Dam is a dam in Sheridan, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Mark H & Debra L Pieper (private). It impounds the Tr-whiteclay Creek near Whiteclay.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 294 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 41 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/07/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | Whiteclay |
| River/Stream | Tr-whiteclay Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.84934, -102.52845 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 294 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 133 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Mark H & Debra L Pieper |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00573 |
| Federal ID | NE00573 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |