Taylor Lake Dam
Taylor Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Logan County, Ohio, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
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 Dick A. Goldsmith (private). It impounds the Tributary To Mad River near Zanesfield.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 335 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 10/22/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Logan |
| Nearest City | Zanesfield |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Mad River |
| Coordinates | 40.37889, -83.65694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dick A. Goldsmith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01947 |
| Federal ID | OH01947 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |