Taylor Lake Dam South Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Taylor Lake Dam South, located in Morgan, Georgia, was completed in 1973 and serves as a crucial water resource for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond activities.
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Summary
With a height of 10.7 feet and a capacity of 93.5 acre-feet, this earth dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and storage in the region. Despite being unregulated by the state and having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition remains unrated, raising some concerns among water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Although the dam's spillway and outlet gates are uncontrolled, the overall risk assessment deems it as moderate with a DSAC assigned date yet to be determined. With a moderate risk level, there is a potential for improved risk management measures to be implemented to ensure the dam's safety and functionality in the face of changing climate patterns. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of monitoring and maintaining structures like Taylor Lake Dam South becomes increasingly crucial for sustainable water management in the region.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
720 |
Dam Height |
10.7 |
River Or Stream |
Name unknown |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
10.9 |
Nid Storage |
93.5 |
Structural Height |
10.9 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
11 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pachitla Creek Near Edison
|
128cfs |
Ichawaynochaway Creek At Ga 37
|
223cfs |
Ichawaynochaway Creek At Milford
|
367cfs |
Chickasawhatchee Creek At Elmodel
|
105cfs |
Ichawaynochaway Creek Near Elmodel
|
511cfs |
Flint River At Newton
|
2580cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Taylor Lake Dam South