Taylorville - North Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Taylorville - South Dam Belfort
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Taylorville - North Dam, also known as Taylorville Pond Dam, is a private structure located in Belfort, New York, on the Beaver River.
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Summary
Built in 1914, this concrete gravity dam stands at a height of 23.8 feet and has a length of 495 feet, providing hydroelectric power with a storage capacity of 1091 acre-feet. Operated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the dam has uncontrolled spillways and two slide gates for outlet control.
With a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Taylorville - North Dam is inspected by the FERC on a regular basis to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's primary purpose is hydroelectric power generation, serving as a crucial component in the region's water resource management. Despite not being state regulated, the dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and storage in the area, contributing to the overall climate resilience and sustainability of the region.
Year Completed |
1914 |
Dam Length |
495 |
Dam Height |
23.8 |
River Or Stream |
Beaver River |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
170 |
Drainage Area |
251 |
Nid Storage |
1091 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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.
Taylorville - North Dam