Williams Dam (in-channel)
Williams Dam (in-channel) is a dam located in Lawrence County, Indiana, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Williams Dam (in-channel)
Williams Dam (in-channel) is a dam in Lawrence, Indiana. The dam is owned by Indiana Department Of Natural Resources (state).
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 362 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,333 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,715 square miles. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/27/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lawrence |
| Coordinates | 38.80180, -86.64512 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 362 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,333 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,333 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,333 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4,715 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,800 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Indiana Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/27/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00805 |
| Federal ID | IN00805 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |