Taylor Lake Dam No. 1

Name unknown· Bartow, Georgia· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Taylor Lake Dam No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA)
Dam Length309 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage79 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area126 sq mi
NID IDGA03961

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

Taylor Farm Property LLLC

Private

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Richland Creek Reservoir Dam

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Dellinger Lake Dam

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Plant Bowen Holding Pond Dam

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Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. # 2 Dam

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Plant Bowen Ash Pond Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Taylor Lake Dam No. 1?

Taylor Lake Dam No. 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 Taylor Lake Dam No. 1?

Taylor Lake Dam No. 1 is owned by Taylor Farm Property LLLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Taylor Lake Dam No. 1?

Taylor Lake Dam No. 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Taylor Lake Dam No. 1?

Taylor Lake Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 23 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.