Taylor Brothers Dam
Taylor Brothers Dam is an earth dam located in Coleman County, Texas, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Taylor Brothers Dam
The primary purpose of Taylor Brothers Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dink Taylor (private). It impounds the Hords Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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 | Coleman |
| River/Stream | Hords Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.81725, -99.48343 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DINK TAYLOR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02228 |
| Federal ID | TX02228 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |