Burl Taylor Dam is a dam located in Custer County, Oklahoma, built in 1987. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall, taller than 82% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Burl Taylor Dam
The primary purpose of Burl Taylor Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Burl Taylor (private). It impounds the Deer Creek.
The dam stands 36 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Custer |
| River/Stream | Deer Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.58956, -98.67627 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Burl Taylor |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK30273 |
| Federal ID | OK30273 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |