Taylor Lake Dam, located in Fletcher, North Carolina, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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With a hydraulic height of 19.5 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, the dam provides a normal storage capacity of 25 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. The dam, completed in an unspecified year, spans 270 feet in length and covers a surface area of 5 acres.
Managed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Taylor Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in March 2013. The dam is regularly inspected every 5 years to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. Despite being situated in a private property, the dam is under state jurisdiction and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts visiting Taylor Lake Dam can enjoy various recreational activities while appreciating the dam's role in providing water storage and flood control for the surrounding area. The dam's location along Trib Merrills Cove Creek offers a serene and picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the importance of water resource management in maintaining ecological balance and sustainability in the region.
Dam Length |
270 |
River Or Stream |
Trib Merrills Cove Cr (C, Tr) |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
19.5 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
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firefighter island campsite
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Creekside Mountain Camping
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Lake Powhatan Campground
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Lake Powhatan
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North Mills River Campground
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North Mills River
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