Taylor No. 1

TAYLOR DRAW· Johnson, Wyoming· Built 1958· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Taylor No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 50.7% in WY)
Dam Length344 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDWY00478

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
Last Inspection: October 13, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

IBERLIN MINERAL PARTNERSHIP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Taylor No. 1?

Taylor 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 No. 1?

Taylor No. 1 is owned by IBERLIN MINERAL PARTNERSHIP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Taylor No. 1 built?

Taylor No. 1 was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 No. 1?

Taylor No. 1 serves the following purposes: 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 No. 1?

Taylor No. 1 has a dam height of 27 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 No. 1 last inspected?

Taylor No. 1 was last inspected on October 13, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.