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Local favourite lake · Adair, Missouri

Taylor Dam

Taylor Dam is a lake in Adair, Missouri.

Taylor Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Taylor Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Taylor Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.23170, -92.42852. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Taylor Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Taylor Dam yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Taylor Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Taylor Dam?

    Nearby: Thousand Hills State Park (park, 24 km), James B. Weaver House (sanctuary, 73 km), Kirksville arts association (museum, 17 km), Adair County Historical Society (museum, 17 km), Hurdland Severs Lake (lake, 22 km), Petroglyphs Shelter (fort, 23 km).