Taylor Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mitchell Lake Dam Lake Margaret Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Taylor Lake Dam, located in Harrison County, Texas, serves as a vital water supply infrastructure for the area.
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Summary
Built in 1962, this earth dam stands at 18 feet high and stretches 500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. While primarily used for water supply, the dam also plays a role in flood control as it stands on the TR-Hagerty Creek.
Despite its age, Taylor Lake Dam's condition assessment remains unrated, raising concerns about its long-term sustainability. The dam lacks a spillway and has limited emergency preparedness measures in place, indicating potential risks in case of a severe event. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, it is crucial for authorities to prioritize maintenance and monitoring of this critical water resource infrastructure.
In the absence of federal ownership or regulation, the responsibility for the upkeep and safety of Taylor Lake Dam falls on private entities. Given its importance for water supply and potential flood control, stakeholders must work together to ensure the dam's structural integrity and emergency preparedness measures are up to date to protect the surrounding communities and environment.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HAGERTY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
150 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Cypress Ck Abv Sh 43 Nr Karnack
|
508cfs |
Little Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson
|
341cfs |
Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson
|
243cfs |
Big Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson
|
95cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Beckville
|
1090cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Carthage
|
9200cfs |
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 Lake Dam