Burl Taylor Dam

DEER CREEK· Custer, Oklahoma· Built 1987· 36 ft tall
Unknown Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Burl Taylor Dam is classified as unknown in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 76.9% in OK)
Max Storage105 acre-ft
Normal Storage1 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge210 cfs
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)
NID IDOK30273

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

BURL TAYLOR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Burl Taylor Dam?

Burl Taylor Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Burl Taylor Dam?

Burl Taylor Dam is owned by BURL TAYLOR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Burl Taylor Dam built?

Burl Taylor Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Burl Taylor Dam?

Burl Taylor Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Burl Taylor Dam?

Burl Taylor Dam has a dam height of 36 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.