Taylor Lake Dam Upper
Taylor Lake Dam Upper is an earth dam located in Howard County, Missouri, built in 1915. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Taylor Lake Dam Upper
The primary purpose of Taylor Lake Dam Upper is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gail Taylor (private). It impounds the Tr-bonne Femme Creek near Fayette.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 480 square miles. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Howard |
| Nearest City | Fayette |
| River/Stream | Tr-bonne Femme Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.17448, -92.64968 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 480 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GAIL TAYLOR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11533 |
| Federal ID | MO11533 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |