Taylor Fork Cr Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, West Virginia, built in 1973. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 52 ft52 ft tall and 285 ft long, taller than 93% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Taylor Fork Cr Dam
The primary purpose of Taylor Fork Cr Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cowaco Inc (private). It impounds the Taylor Creek near Widen.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Widen |
| River/Stream | Taylor Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.45028, -80.89000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cowaco Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV01504 |
| Federal ID | WV01504 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |