Taylor Lake Dam-Sect 19
Key Takeaway
Taylor Lake Dam-Sect 19 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| NID ID | MO11612 |
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
EVERRETT TAYLOR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Taylor Lake Dam-Sect 19?
Taylor Lake Dam-Sect 19 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-Sect 19?
Taylor Lake Dam-Sect 19 is owned by EVERRETT TAYLOR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Taylor Lake Dam-Sect 19?
Taylor Lake Dam-Sect 19 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-Sect 19?
Taylor Lake Dam-Sect 19 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.