Taylor Lake Dam
Taylor Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lorain County, Ohio, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Taylor Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Taylor Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mark & Naomi Kittel (private). It impounds the Tributary To Coon Creek near Spencer.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 565 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/08/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain |
| Nearest City | Spencer |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Coon Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.06889, -82.18333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 378 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mark & Naomi Kittel |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00108 |
| Federal ID | OH00108 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |