Taylors Big Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Taylors Big Lake Dam, located in Parker County, Texas, was completed in 1971 for the primary purpose of irrigation.


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Summary

The dam is a 19-foot high earth structure with a length of 850 feet, providing a storage capacity of 195 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Patrick Creek, the dam serves as a critical water resource for the surrounding area, particularly for agricultural irrigation needs.

Despite being a privately owned dam, Taylors Big Lake Dam is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements. The dam has no spillway and is categorized as having a high hazard potential, although its condition has not been officially rated. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in 1976, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality in the face of climate change and increasing water resource demands.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Taylors Big Lake Dam represents a vital infrastructure for water management in the region. With its significant storage capacity and role in supporting irrigation activities, the dam underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management practices to address the challenges of a changing climate and growing water demands. Ongoing assessment and maintenance of the dam will be crucial to ensuring the safety and resilience of this key water resource in Parker County, Texas.

Year Completed

1971

Dam Length

850

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

TR-PATRICK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

195

Structural Height

19

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

19
       
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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.