Taylors Big Lake Dam
Taylors Big Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Parker County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Taylors Big Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Taylors Big Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Pansy Taylor (private). It impounds the Tr-patrick Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 195 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/28/1976. That was over 50 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Parker |
| River/Stream | Tr-patrick Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.63452, -97.92821 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PANSY TAYLOR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/28/1976 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01190 |
| Federal ID | TX01190 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |