Taylor Dam
Taylor Dam is an earth dam located in Adair County, Missouri, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Taylor Dam
The primary purpose of Taylor Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Ferrell Taylor (private). It impounds the Tr-north Fk Salt River near Brashear.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 236 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 55 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Adair |
| Nearest City | Brashear |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Fk Salt River |
| Coordinates | 40.23155, -92.42913 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 236 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 236 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 55 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | FERRELL TAYLOR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10591 |
| Federal ID | MO10591 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |