Taylors Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Winston County, Mississippi, built in 1948. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall. 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 Taylors Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Taylors Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
The most recent inspection on record was 04/07/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Winston |
| Coordinates | 33.12218, -89.07503 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00186 |
| Federal ID | MS00186 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |