Taylor Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mccowan Lake Dam Lambshead Tank Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Taylor Lake Dam, located in Shackelford, Texas, was completed in 1967 by designers Forrest and Cotton with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
This private earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and stretches 1550 feet in length. It holds a storage capacity of 162 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 60 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres.
Situated on the TR-Clear Fork Brazos River, Taylor Lake Dam serves as a vital resource for the surrounding area, providing essential water storage for fire protection and livestock. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, but it presents a high risk level (2) due to its lack of hazard potential information. The dam does not have a spillway and features one outlet gate for water release.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Taylor Lake Dam offers a fascinating insight into the infrastructure that supports water conservation and management in Texas. With its unique design and historical significance, this dam showcases the importance of maintaining and assessing the condition of such structures to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources for future generations.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
1550 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CLEAR FORK BRAZOS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
162 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
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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 Lake Dam