Taylor Mill Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Taylor Mill Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 531 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 335 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| NID ID | GA04985 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Taylor County Board of Commissioners
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Taylor Mill Lake Dam?
Taylor Mill Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Taylor Mill Lake Dam?
Taylor Mill Lake Dam is owned by Taylor County Board of Commissioners (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Taylor Mill Lake Dam?
Taylor Mill Lake Dam 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 Mill Lake Dam?
Taylor Mill Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Mill Lake Dam last inspected?
Taylor Mill Lake Dam was last inspected on January 31, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.