Taylor Lower
Taylor Lower is a dam located in Owyhee County, Idaho, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Taylor Lower
The primary purpose of Taylor Lower is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Castle Creek Snake River near Castle Creek Road.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/24/2018.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Owyhee |
| Nearest City | Castle Creek Road |
| River/Stream | Castle Creek Snake River |
| Coordinates | 43.01920, -116.31710 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00184 |
| Federal ID | ID00184 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |