Williams Lake Dam
Williams Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Alabama, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Williams Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Williams Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by R B Williams Co (private). It impounds the Tr-alabama River near Claiborne Lock And Dam.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Claiborne Lock And Dam |
| River/Stream | Tr-alabama River |
| Coordinates | 31.62667, -87.54333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,436 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | R B WILLIAMS CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00154 |
| Federal ID | AL00154 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |