Bryce Tallman Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Bryce Tallman Dam, located in Memphis, Missouri, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for grade stabilization purposes along the TR-South Fork river.


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Summary

Completed in 2006, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a hydraulic height of 28 feet, providing storage capacity of 44.9 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 3.3 acres. The dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a drainage area of 78.02 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 48.3 cubic feet per second.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Bryce Tallman Dam is also rated as having a moderate risk level (3). It features an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 10 feet and outlet gates that are also uncontrolled. The dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," with the last inspection taking place in September 2006. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the local community, contributing to flood control and water resource management efforts in the region.

Year Completed

2006

Dam Length

385

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TR-SOUTH FORK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.3

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

78.02

Nid Storage

44.9

Structural Height

34

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

34
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.