Bayless Taylor Dam
Bayless Taylor Dam is an earth dam located in Bollinger County, Missouri, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bayless Taylor Dam
The primary purpose of Bayless Taylor Dam 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 Bayless Taylor (private). It impounds the Virgin Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 332 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 05/17/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Bollinger |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Virgin Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.19283, -90.04972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 332 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 288 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BAYLESS TAYLOR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31091 |
| Federal ID | MO31091 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |