Taylor-Mitchell No.1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
Taylor-Mitchell No.1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Guthrie, Oklahoma, along the TR-Cimarron River.
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Summary
Built in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes with a height of 25 feet and a length of 400 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 750 cfs, making it an important water resource for the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, Taylor-Mitchell No.1 is under state regulation by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) with regular inspections and enforcement measures in place. The dam has a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate for water management. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its risk assessment indicates a very high risk level, making it crucial for proper risk management and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
Overall, Taylor-Mitchell No.1 is a significant structure in the area's water resource infrastructure, providing both recreational opportunities and water management capabilities. With proper oversight and maintenance, this dam plays a vital role in managing water resources along the TR-Cimarron River in Logan County, Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CIMARRON RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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-Mitchell No.1