Taylor Lake Dam Upper Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Taylor Lake Dam Upper, located in Fayette, Missouri, was completed in 1915 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-Bonne Femme Creek, with a drainage area of 480 square miles.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, Taylor Lake Dam Upper plays a crucial role in water supply management in the region. The dam has not been inspected recently, but its emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently not available. Despite its age, the dam continues to support the agricultural community by providing water for irrigation.
As an integral part of the water infrastructure in Howard County, Missouri, Taylor Lake Dam Upper stands as a testament to the importance of responsible water resource management. Its location on the TR-Bonne Femme Creek and its contribution to irrigation and water supply underscore the vital role it plays in sustaining the local ecosystem. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Taylor Lake Dam Upper to be a fascinating example of early 20th-century engineering that continues to benefit the community to this day.
Year Completed |
1915 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BONNE FEMME CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Drainage Area |
480 |
Nid Storage |
107 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Moniteau Creek Near Fayette
|
1cfs |
Missouri River At Glasgow
|
28400cfs |
Missouri River At Boonville
|
29900cfs |
East Fork Little Chariton R. Nr Huntsville
|
7cfs |
Hinkson Creek At Columbia
|
3cfs |
Chariton River Near Prairie Hill
|
106cfs |
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 Upper