Taylor
Taylor is a gravity dam located in Barron County, Wisconsin, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Taylor
The primary purpose of Taylor is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by City Of Barron (local government). It impounds the Yellow River near Barron.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 175 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 142 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/05/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Barron |
| Nearest City | Barron |
| River/Stream | Yellow River |
| Coordinates | 45.40008, -91.83667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 142 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,880 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | City Of Barron |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/05/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00097 |
| Federal ID | WI00097 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |