Burl Taylor Gss #1

TR CANADIAN RIVER· Custer, Oklahoma· Built 1986· Earth· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Burl Taylor Gss #1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 76.9% in OK)
Dam Length2,530 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage185 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge754 cfs
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDOK21931

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

BURL TAYLOR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Burl Taylor Gss #1?

Burl Taylor Gss #1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Burl Taylor Gss #1?

Burl Taylor Gss #1 is owned by BURL TAYLOR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Burl Taylor Gss #1 built?

Burl Taylor Gss #1 was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Gss #1?

Burl Taylor Gss #1 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Burl Taylor Gss #1?

Burl Taylor Gss #1 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.