Taylor Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Collop Dam Crandall Dam
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Taylor Dam, located in Adair, Missouri, serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the TR-North Fork Salt River.
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Summary
Completed in 1972, this private dam stands at 34 feet in height and has a storage capacity of 236 acre-feet, providing essential irrigation, recreational, and debris control benefits to the surrounding community. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, highlighting the need for further inspection and maintenance to ensure its long-term reliability.
Owned and operated by a private entity, Taylor Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region while also offering recreational opportunities for visitors. With a normal storage capacity of 139 acre-feet and a surface area of 13 acres, the dam contributes to the overall water management strategy in the area. Although not regulated by the state or federal agencies, the dam's importance in flood control cannot be overstated, especially in times of increased climate variability and extreme weather events.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the role of structures like Taylor Dam becomes increasingly significant in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water sustainability. With its primary purpose of flood risk reduction and multiple benefits for the local community, Taylor Dam stands as a testament to the importance of resilient infrastructure in adapting to a changing climate. Ongoing monitoring and maintenance will be essential to uphold the dam's functionality and safeguard the surrounding area from potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH FK SALT RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Drainage Area |
55 |
Nid Storage |
236 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
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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 Dam