Taylor Dam is an earth dam located in Fannin County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 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 Taylor Dam
The primary purpose of Taylor Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ray Taylor (private). It impounds the Davis Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 326 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Fannin |
| River/Stream | Davis Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.49151, -96.14078 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 326 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 326 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ray Taylor |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00406 |
| Federal ID | TX00406 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |