Taylor Lake is an earth dam located in Pinellas County, Florida, built in 1946. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 1,000 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Lake
The primary purpose of Taylor Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pinellas County (local government). It impounds the Mckay Creek near Largo.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 575 acre-feet. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Pinellas |
| Nearest City | Largo |
| River/Stream | Mckay Creek |
| Coordinates | 27.90943, -82.80278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 575 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 575 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Max Discharge | 463 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pinellas County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00618 |
| Federal ID | FL00618 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |