Taylor #9 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Taylor #1 Taylor No 3
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Taylor #9 is a private earth dam located in Dewey County, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of Taloga.
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Summary
Built in 1962 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond maintenance. With a height of 30 feet and a length of 140 feet, Taylor #9 has a storage capacity of 41 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Taylor #9 is considered to have a moderate risk level, according to the data. The dam is classified as uncontrolled spillway type with a spillway width of 40 feet. While the condition of the dam is currently rated as "Not Rated," it has not been inspected or assessed for quite some time. The risk management measures for Taylor #9 are not specified in the data, leaving room for further evaluation of its safety and maintenance protocols.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Taylor #9 an intriguing structure due to its diverse range of purposes and its location in a rural area of Oklahoma. The dam's history, design, and risk assessment provide valuable insights into the management of small-scale water conservation projects in the state. As climate change continues to impact the availability and quality of water resources, understanding the condition and maintenance of structures like Taylor #9 becomes increasingly vital for sustainable water management practices.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
140 |
Dam Height |
30 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
0.39 |
Nid Storage |
41 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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 #9