Taylor
Taylor is an earth dam located in La Plata County, Colorado, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Taylor
The primary purpose of Taylor is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Trib Laplata River near Mayday.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 09/07/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | La Plata |
| Nearest City | Mayday |
| River/Stream | Trib Laplata River |
| Coordinates | 37.45528, -108.03024 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01074 |
| Federal ID | CO01074 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |