Taylor Lake Dam
Taylor Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Calhoun County, Georgia, built in 1976. 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 Taylor, David S. (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 54 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 581 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
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 04/28/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Calhoun |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.52944, -84.64250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,365 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 581 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 581 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Taylor, David S. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04041 |
| Federal ID | GA04041 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |