Taylor Draw dam
Taylor Draw
Taylor Draw, also known as Kenney Reservoir, is a hydroelectric dam located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. Owned by the local government, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 81 feet and was completed in 1984. With a storage capacity of 22,200 acre-feet and a surface area of 615 acres, Taylor Draw serves multiple purposes such as fish and wildlife habitat, irrigation, recreation, and water supply.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Taylor Draw is an essential water resource on the White River. The dam has a high hazard potential, with a maximum discharge of 138,000 cubic feet per second. Despite its risk level, the condition assessment of the dam is not available, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's location in the scenic landscape of Rangely makes it a vital feature for both water resource management and environmental conservation in the region.
Overall, Taylor Draw plays a crucial role in the water infrastructure of Colorado, providing a reliable source of hydroelectric power and water supply for various uses. As a regulated and inspected structure, it is essential for enthusiasts and professionals in water resources and climate to monitor its condition and management to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital resource for the community and ecosystem.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Taylor Draw -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White River Below Boise Creek | 462 cfs | → |
| Yellow Creek Near White River | 2 cfs | → |
| Corral Gulch Near Rangely | 0 cfs | → |
| White R Ab Crooked Wash Nr White River City | 1,510 cfs | → |
| Piceance Creek At White River | 2 cfs | → |
| Piceance Creek Bl Ryan Gulch | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Taylor Draw .
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Rangely Camper Park
- Ponderosa River Camp
- Teepee Camp
- Deerlodge Park Campground
- Harding Hole Camp
- Deerlodge Park - Dinosaur National Monument
Fishing spots
Track Taylor Draw in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Taylor Draw
Where does the data for Taylor Draw come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Taylor Draw .