Taylorsville Dam dam
Taylorsville Dam
Taylorsville Dam, located in Montgomery County, Ohio, along the Great Miami River, was completed in 1922 by the Miami Conservancy District. The dam stands at a height of 78 feet and spans 2980 feet, serving primarily for flood risk reduction in the region. With a storage capacity of 386,000 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding communities from potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Taylorsville Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as fair during the last inspection in 2019. Emergency action plans are in place, and the dam meets regulatory guidelines to address any potential risks and ensure public safety in case of an emergency.
As a significant infrastructure along the Great Miami River, Taylorsville Dam plays a vital role in water resource management and flood control efforts in the region. Its historical significance, coupled with its impact on the local ecosystem, makes it a key structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study and understand in the context of sustainable water management practices 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 Taylorsville Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Great Miami River At Taylorsville Oh | 1,110 cfs | → |
| Mad River Near Dayton Oh | 609 cfs | → |
| Stillwater River At Englewood Oh | 1,140 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Dayton Oh | 1,740 cfs | → |
| Wolf Creek At Dayton Oh | 170 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Troy Oh | 930 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Taylorsville Dam.
Boat launches
- Kiser Lake State Park - Sailing Club
- Caesars Creek Haines Boat Ramp
- Ute Trail New Jasper Township
- Caesar Creek State Park - Campground Ramp
- Caesars Creek North Pool Boat Ramp
- Caesars Creek Furnas Shores Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Taylorsville Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Taylorsville Dam
Where does the data for Taylorsville 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 High 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 Taylorsville Dam.