TAYLOR FORK CR DAM

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Taylor Fork Cr Dam


May 2, 2024

Taylor Fork Cr Dam, located in Clay, West Virginia, is a privately owned structure that has been regulated and permitted by the state. Completed in 1973, this earth dam stands at a height of 52 feet and spans 285 feet in length, providing recreational opportunities for visitors. The dam has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 56 acre-feet and a surface area of 14 acres.

Although the hazard potential and condition assessment of Taylor Fork Cr Dam are currently undetermined and not rated, the dam is regularly inspected by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are also not specified in the data provided. While the dam is not owned or funded by federal agencies, its primary purpose of recreation serves the local community and visitors who enjoy the Taylor Creek area for various outdoor activities.

Overall, Taylor Fork Cr Dam serves as a vital structure in the water resource management of Clay, West Virginia, providing recreational opportunities while being regulated and inspected by the state. With its completion in 1973, the dam continues to offer storage capacity and surface area for visitors to enjoy, despite some aspects of its hazard potential and condition assessment remaining undetermined. As a privately owned entity, Taylor Fork Cr Dam plays a crucial role in the local community's water management and recreational activities along Taylor Creek.



Year_Completed 1973
Dam_Height 52
River_Or_Stream TAYLOR CREEK
Dam_Length 285
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 14
Drainage_Area 8.45
Nid_Storage 70
Hazard_Potential Undetermined
Nid_Height 52

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