Taylor Dam
Key Takeaway
Taylor Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 482 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02756 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
EJ TAYLOR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Taylor Dam?
Taylor Dam 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 Taylor Dam?
Taylor Dam is owned by EJ TAYLOR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Taylor Dam built?
Taylor Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Taylor Dam?
Taylor Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Taylor Dam?
Taylor Dam has a dam height of 25 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.
When was Taylor Dam last inspected?
Taylor Dam was last inspected on July 16, 1966. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.