Taylor Lake No 2 Dam dam
Taylor Lake No 2 Dam
Taylor Lake No 2 Dam, located in Live Oak, Texas, was completed in 1965 and serves as a crucial water resource for the area. This private dam, standing at a height of 18 feet with a length of 660 feet, was built primarily for purposes other than flood control or hydropower generation. The dam holds a storage capacity of 122 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 67 acre-feet, providing essential water supply for the region.
Situated on TR-WEEDY CREEK, Taylor Lake No 2 Dam is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type. Despite its age, the dam's hazard potential is not available, and its condition is yet to be rated. With no spillway and limited information on inspections and emergency preparedness, there is a high risk associated with the dam. Climate enthusiasts and water resource managers should closely monitor this dam to ensure its stability and mitigate any potential risks to downstream communities.
Given its critical role in water supply and the high risk associated with its condition, Taylor Lake No 2 Dam requires close attention and proactive risk management measures. As the dam's risk assessment indicates a high level of risk, stakeholders and authorities should prioritize regular inspections, maintenance, and emergency preparedness to safeguard the surrounding area from any potential hazards. The future of this dam and its impact on water resources and climate resilience in the region depend on effective risk management strategies and proactive measures to ensure its safety and functionality.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Taylor Lake No 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Atascosa Rv At Whitsett | 3 cfs | → |
| Choke Canyon Res Owc Nr Three Rivers | 34 cfs | → |
| Nueces Rv Nr Three Rivers | 45 cfs | → |
| Atascosa Rv Nr Mccoy | 4 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv Nr Falls City | 138 cfs | → |
| San Miguel Ck Nr Tilden | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Taylor Lake No 2 Dam.
Track Taylor Lake No 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Taylor Lake No 2 Dam
Where does the data for Taylor Lake No 2 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Taylor Lake No 2 Dam.