Taylor Dam
Taylor Dam is an earth dam located in Sequatchie County, Tennessee, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Taylor Dam
The primary purpose of Taylor Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Taylor, Tom, Et Al. (private). It impounds the Brimer Creek near Lone Oak.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 171 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 08/21/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sequatchie |
| Nearest City | Lone Oak |
| River/Stream | Brimer Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.25278, -85.38750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Taylor, Tom, Et Al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15302 |
| Federal ID | TN15302 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |