Taylor Lake Dam No. 2
Key Takeaway
Taylor Lake Dam No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 648 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA02184 |
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
Taylor Farm Pavilion LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Taylor Lake Dam No. 2?
Taylor Lake Dam No. 2 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. 2?
Taylor Lake Dam No. 2 is owned by Taylor Farm Pavilion LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Taylor Lake Dam No. 2?
Taylor Lake Dam No. 2 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. 2?
Taylor Lake Dam No. 2 has a dam height of 22 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.