Charles Taylor Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 600 ft long. 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 Charles Taylor Dam
The primary purpose of Charles 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 Charles Taylor (private). It impounds the Tr-copperas Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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 05/28/1969. That was over 57 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-copperas Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.04667, -98.63667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Charles Taylor |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/1969 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03475 |
| Federal ID | TX03475 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |