Taylor #7 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Taylor #6 Taylor No 5
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Dewey County, Oklahoma, Taylor #7 is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1960.
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Summary
With a height of 24 feet and a length of 261 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 0.75 square miles. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet, making it a low-hazard structure with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite being privately owned, Taylor #7 is not regulated or inspected by the state, as it falls under the jurisdiction of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and it does not have an emergency action plan in place. With its location in the Tulsa District and under the representation of Frank D. Lucas (R), this dam serves as an important water resource for the community of Taloga, Oklahoma, contributing to flood control and water storage in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the unique design and purpose of Taylor #7, as well as its historical significance in providing essential water management services to the area. As an earth dam with a moderate risk assessment, this structure highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring dam safety to ensure the protection of downstream communities and the environment. With its low-hazard potential and moderate risk management measures, Taylor #7 stands as a crucial piece of infrastructure in the region's water resource management system.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
261 |
Dam Height |
24 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
0.75 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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 #7