Taylor No. 10 Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO CANADIAN RIVER· Dewey, Oklahoma· Built 1960· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Taylor No. 10 Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 51.9% in OK)
Dam Length413 ft
Max Storage580 acre-ft
Normal Storage180 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge1,460 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDOK10435

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: June 17, 2005
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

RICHARD C & ENOLA M JACKSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Taylor No. 10 Lake Dam?

Taylor No. 10 Lake Dam 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. 10 Lake Dam?

Taylor No. 10 Lake Dam is owned by RICHARD C & ENOLA M JACKSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Taylor No. 10 Lake Dam built?

Taylor No. 10 Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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. 10 Lake Dam?

Taylor No. 10 Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Taylor No. 10 Lake Dam?

Taylor No. 10 Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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. 10 Lake Dam last inspected?

Taylor No. 10 Lake Dam was last inspected on June 17, 2005. 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.