Charles Taylor Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Charles Taylor Dam, located in Comanche, Texas, serves as a crucial water resource for irrigation purposes along the TR-Copperas Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1967, this private earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet with a length of 600 feet, providing a storage capacity of 165 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition, posing a high risk level according to the data.

With no spillway and a single outlet gate, the dam's hazard potential is not available, indicating a lack of information on its safety measures. While it is not under state jurisdiction or regulation, the dam undergoes regular inspections by the Texas agency, ensuring its operational integrity. However, the lack of recent updates on emergency action plans and risk management measures raises concerns about the preparedness for potential hazards.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Charles Taylor Dam presents an intriguing case study of an older infrastructure with potential risks and uncertainties. Its historical significance in providing irrigation water to the surrounding area underscores the importance of monitoring and maintaining such structures for sustainable water management in the face of changing climate conditions. Further research and assessments may be needed to ensure the safety and functionality of this essential water resource in Texas.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TR-COPPERAS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

165

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.