Taylor Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Taylor Dam, located on the TR-PECAN BAYOU in Brown, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed by USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1966, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a length of 482 feet, providing a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. While it lacks a spillway, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate for water control.
Despite its age, Taylor Dam has not been rated for its condition, with a high hazard potential identified. While it is not regulated by the state, it does require inspection and permitting. With no recent inspections recorded since 1966, the risk assessment for this dam remains at a high level. While it serves important purposes for fire protection and recreation, the lack of updated information and assessment on Taylor Dam raises concerns for its long-term safety and maintenance.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
482 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PECAN BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
140 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pecan Bayou Nr Mullin
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2cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
|
436cfs |
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
|
2cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
|
2cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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 Dam