Tallent's Dam dam
Tallent's Dam
Located in Madison, Arkansas, Tallent's Dam is a private-owned structure completed in 1988 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Standing at 53 feet tall and stretching 775 feet in length, this earthen dam sits on Long Branch Creek and provides a storage capacity of 414 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and currently unrated condition assessment, Tallent's Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, ensuring its safety and functionality.
Surrounded by a surface area of 29 acres and draining an area of 2 square miles, Tallent's Dam not only serves as a flood risk reduction measure but also offers recreational opportunities for enthusiasts to enjoy. With its tranquil setting and strategic location within the Little Rock District, this dam is a vital component in managing water resources in the region. While the dam does not have a spillway, its design and construction adhere to state regulations, making it a reliable asset in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water security for the community.
As a key feature in the local water infrastructure, Tallent's Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential floods. With its regulated status and regular inspections, this structure stands as a testament to the importance of proactive water management in safeguarding communities against natural disasters. Whether for flood control or recreation, Tallent's Dam remains a valuable resource for both water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Tallent's Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo River Near Boxley | 75 cfs | → |
| War Eagle Creek Near Hindsville | 100 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek At Goshen | -999,999 cfs | → |
| West Fork White River East Of Fayetteville | 55 cfs | → |
| Kings River Near Berryville | 136 cfs | → |
| White River Near Fayetteville | 219 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tallent's Dam.
Campgrounds
- Lost Valley - Buffalo National River
- Steel Creek Horse Camp
- Steel Creek - Buffalo National River
- Castle Bluff Camp
- Withrow Springs State Park
- Kyles Landing
Fishing spots
Track Tallent's Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Tallent's Dam
Where does the data for Tallent's Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Tallent's Dam.