Taylor Lake Dam
Taylor Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Colquitt County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Taylor Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Taylor Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William E. Taylor (private).
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/01/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Colquitt |
| Coordinates | 31.28667, -83.85028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | William E. Taylor |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00360 |
| Federal ID | GA00360 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |