Taylor Reservoir
Taylor Reservoir is an earth dam located in Lake County, Oregon, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Taylor Reservoir
The primary purpose of Taylor Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Neil Taylor (private). It impounds the Big Honey Creek & Others near No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 08/05/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Big Honey Creek & Others |
| Coordinates | 42.41033, -120.12486 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NEIL TAYLOR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00701 |
| Federal ID | OR00701 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |