Tallant Lake Dam
Tallant Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Red River County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tallant Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Tallant Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by H Allan Tallant Et Al (private). It impounds the Tr-big Pine Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 556 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/04/1970. That was over 55 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Red River |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Pine Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.80805, -95.23116 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 556 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | H ALLAN TALLANT ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/04/1970 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03109 |
| Federal ID | TX03109 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |