Taylor Lake Dam North dam
Taylor Lake Dam North
Taylor Lake Dam North, located in Sumter, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes. Standing at a height of 16.7 feet with a hydraulic height of 14.6 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 52.9 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 36 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is not currently rated for its condition.
Despite being unregulated by the state and not subject to regular inspections or enforcement, Taylor Lake Dam North serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the region. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, enhancing its functionality for irrigation purposes. While the dam's design and construction details remain unknown, its strategic location and purpose make it a key component in the local water supply system.
Even though Taylor Lake Dam North may not be widely recognized, its role in supporting agricultural irrigation and water management in Sumter, Georgia, is crucial. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is essential to monitor and maintain dams like Taylor Lake Dam North to ensure their continued effectiveness in mitigating water scarcity and supporting sustainable agriculture practices in the region.
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 Lake Dam North -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 3 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek Near Americus | 48 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek At Ga 195 | 140 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 32 | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson | 130 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Taylor Lake Dam North.
Boat launches
- Ferry Landing Road Crisp County
- Power Dam Lane Worth County
- Ga 300 Crisp County
- General Courtney Hodges Boulevard 2337-2355, Perry
Campgrounds
- Georgia Veterans State Park
- Lake Blackshear Campgrounds
- Andersonville City Campground
- Whitewater Creek County Park
Track Taylor Lake Dam North in the Snoflo app
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About Taylor Lake Dam North
Where does the data for Taylor Lake Dam North 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 Low 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 Lake Dam North.