Taylor Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Taylor Lake Dam, located in Zanesfield, Ohio, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA Soil Conservation Service.
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Summary
Completed in 1972, this earth dam stands at a height of 23.1 feet and has a storage capacity of 32 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Taylor Lake Dam is recreation, providing opportunities for water enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as boating and fishing on its 3.3-acre surface area.
Managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Taylor Lake Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With a significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment, regular inspections are conducted every five years to monitor its integrity. The dam serves as a tributary to the Mad River and plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, with a drainage area of 0.07 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 250 cubic feet per second.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Taylor Lake Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of human infrastructure and natural ecosystems. As a recreational hub in Logan County, Ohio, this dam not only provides leisure opportunities but also serves as a vital component of the local watershed, emphasizing the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of climate change challenges.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
335 |
Dam Height |
23.1 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO MAD RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.3 |
Drainage Area |
0.07 |
Nid Storage |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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.
Taylor Lake Dam