Taylor Upper
Taylor Upper is a dam located in Owyhee County, Idaho, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Taylor Upper
The primary purpose of Taylor Upper 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 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 12/31/2018.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Owyhee |
| Nearest City | Castle Creek Road |
| River/Stream | Castle Creek Snake River |
| Coordinates | 43.01550, -116.32000 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/31/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00413 |
| Federal ID | ID00413 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |