Taylor Lake Dam dam
Taylor Lake Dam
Taylor Lake Dam, located in Lorain, Ohio, is a private earth dam constructed in 1968 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of recreation. The dam, standing at a height of 19.5 feet and stretching 565 feet in length, holds a maximum storage capacity of 108.4 acre-feet with a normal storage of 47.5 acre-feet. Situated on a tributary to Coon Creek, the dam is state-regulated by the Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its satisfactory condition.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Taylor Lake Dam poses minimal danger despite its size. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks for water control. The surrounding area boasts a surface area of 10.6 acres and a drainage area of 0.22 square miles, making it an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts and water resource enthusiasts alike. Despite its modest risk level, the dam's condition is regularly assessed to ensure safety and compliance with state regulations, making it a noteworthy structure in the region for those interested in water resource management and climate resilience.
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 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Creek At Miller Rd At Sterling Oh | 23 cfs | → |
| Black River At Elyria Oh | 92 cfs | → |
| Vermilion River Near Vermilion Oh | 123 cfs | → |
| Plum Creek Near Olmsted Falls Oh | 2 cfs | → |
| West Branch Rocky River At West View Oh | 68 cfs | → |
| Baker Creek At Olmstead Falls Oh | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Taylor Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- New London Reservoir Park/Campground
- Chippewa Lake Boat Launch
- Vermilion Boat Launch
- Cleveland Road East Vermilion Township
- Hot Waters Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Charles Mill Lake
- Clear Fork Reservoir
- Bucyrus Reservoirs
- East 72nd Street Fishing Area
- Apple Valley Lake
- Beaver Creek Upground Reservoir
Paddle runs
Track Taylor Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Taylor Lake Dam
Where does the data for Taylor Lake Dam 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.