Taylor Creek No. 1 is an earth dam located in Modoc County, California, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 1,000 ft long, taller than 78% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Taylor Creek No. 1
Taylor Creek No. 1 is a dam in Modoc, California. The dam is owned by Greg Fowler (private). It impounds the Taylor Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 77 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 42 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/07/2025.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Modoc |
| River/Stream | Taylor Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.22510, -121.19070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
| Drainage Area | 42 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Greg Fowler |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00463 |
| Federal ID | CA00463 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |