Taylor Fork Cr Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Taylor Fork Cr Dam, located in Clay, West Virginia, is a privately owned structure that has been regulated and permitted by the state.
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Summary
Completed in 1973, this earth dam stands at a height of 52 feet and spans 285 feet in length, providing recreational opportunities for visitors. The dam has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 56 acre-feet and a surface area of 14 acres.
Although the hazard potential and condition assessment of Taylor Fork Cr Dam are currently undetermined and not rated, the dam is regularly inspected by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are also not specified in the data provided. While the dam is not owned or funded by federal agencies, its primary purpose of recreation serves the local community and visitors who enjoy the Taylor Creek area for various outdoor activities.
Overall, Taylor Fork Cr Dam serves as a vital structure in the water resource management of Clay, West Virginia, providing recreational opportunities while being regulated and inspected by the state. With its completion in 1973, the dam continues to offer storage capacity and surface area for visitors to enjoy, despite some aspects of its hazard potential and condition assessment remaining undetermined. As a privately owned entity, Taylor Fork Cr Dam plays a crucial role in the local community's water management and recreational activities along Taylor Creek.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
285 |
Dam Height |
52 |
River Or Stream |
TAYLOR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Drainage Area |
8.45 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
52 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Birch River At Herold
|
11cfs |
Elk River At Clay
|
11200cfs |
Peters Creek Near Lockwood
|
46cfs |
Gauley River Near Craigsville
|
568cfs |
Elk River At Queen Shoals
|
1100cfs |
Gauley River Above Belva
|
1350cfs |
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.
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