Williams Dam
Williams Dam is an earth dam located in Chester County, Tennessee, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Williams Dam
Williams Dam is a dam in Chester, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Spradlin, Mark (private). It impounds the Cypress Creek near Pinson.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 298 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 07/02/2021.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Chester |
| Nearest City | Pinson |
| River/Stream | Cypress Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.54639, -88.56722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 298 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Spradlin, Mark |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 07/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN02308 |
| Federal ID | TN02308 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |