Taylor Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Taylor Dam, located in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, is a local government-owned structure on the TR-Arkansas River with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Built in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 50 feet and spans 500 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet and a normal storage of 28 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is controlled, with a width of 1 foot and a maximum discharge of 300 cubic feet per second.

Although Taylor Dam has a low hazard potential, it is rated as having very high risk due to its condition assessment being not rated. The dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in December 2010. With one valve outlet gate, the dam is not currently rated for emergency action preparedness, inundation maps, or adherence to guidelines. Despite these challenges, Taylor Dam remains a key recreational resource in the Tulsa District, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts to its scenic location on the Arkansas River.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

50

River Or Stream

TR-ARKANSAS RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

50

Nid Storage

450

Structural Height

50

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

50
       
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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. 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

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, 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.