Taliaferro Lake Dam dam
Taliaferro Lake Dam
Taliaferro Lake Dam, located in Jefferson County, Arkansas, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation. Constructed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet with a hydraulic height of 10 feet. The dam spans a length of 600 feet and has a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 11.4 acres for recreational activities. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam poses a low hazard potential and has a moderate risk assessment rating.
Situated on Bayou Bartholomew-TR, Taliaferro Lake Dam serves as a recreational oasis in the city of Tarry, offering visitors a serene environment for fishing, boating, and other leisure activities. Although not subject to regular inspections, the dam remains structurally sound with a condition assessment of "Not Rated." While its spillway is uncontrolled, the dam's maximum discharge capacity of 960 cubic feet per second ensures proper water management in times of high flow. With no associated locks or outlet gates, the dam's risk management measures are currently unspecified, warranting further evaluation to ensure the safety of nearby residents and the surrounding environment.
In the absence of a state-regulated inspection and maintenance program, Taliaferro Lake Dam's risk level remains moderate, necessitating proactive measures to mitigate potential hazards. As a vital part of the local landscape, stakeholders must prioritize the implementation of emergency action plans and risk management strategies to safeguard the dam's integrity and protect downstream communities. By leveraging resources and expertise from the Natural Resources Conservation Service and other relevant agencies, stakeholders can enhance the dam's resilience and ensure its continued contribution to the region's water resource management and climate adaptation efforts.
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 Taliaferro Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Creek Near Sheridan | 1,090 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew At Garrett Bridge | 719 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Sheridan | 5,100 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Rye | 3,020 cfs | → |
| Moro Creek Near Fordyce | 1,580 cfs | → |
| Bayou Meto Near Lonoke | 1,080 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Taliaferro Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Beachfront Drive Pine Bluff
- Saint Marie Park Road Pine Bluff
- Island Harbor Marina Road 1772, Pine Bluff
- Pine Bluff Arsenal Jefferson County
- Tar Camp Creek Road Jefferson County
- Hunger Run East Drew County
Campgrounds
- Saracen Trace Rv Park
- Trulock - Arkansas River
- Rising Star
- Pine Bluff Aresenal Military
- Cane Creek State Park
- Tar Camp
Fishing spots
Track Taliaferro Lake 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 Taliaferro Lake Dam
Where does the data for Taliaferro Lake 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 Taliaferro Lake Dam.