Taylors Lake Dam

Taylors Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Winston County, Mississippi, built in 1948. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

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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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMississippi
CountyWinston
Coordinates33.12218, -89.07503

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage110 acre-ft
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/07/2015
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMS00186
Federal IDMS00186
More InfoState Dam Safety Program