Taylor #6 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Taylor #7 Taylor No 5
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Taylor #6 is a privately owned earth dam in Dewey, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond.
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Summary
Built in 1959 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at 18 feet high and stretches 265 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam is currently not rated for its condition and has not been inspected in recent years.
Located in TALOGA within the Tulsa District, Taylor #6 serves as a crucial water resource for the local community. With a surface area of 11 acres and a drainage area of 0.22 square miles, this dam plays a vital role in water conservation and management in the area. However, its lack of recent inspections and condition assessments raises concerns about its long-term reliability and safety.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and assess the condition of dams like Taylor #6 to ensure their continued functionality and safety. Collaborative efforts between private owners, regulatory agencies, and design organizations are crucial in implementing risk management measures and emergency action plans to mitigate potential hazards and safeguard water resources for future generations.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
265 |
Dam Height |
18 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
0.22 |
Nid Storage |
67 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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 #6