Williams Dam
Williams Dam is an earth dam located in Childress County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Williams Dam
The primary purpose of Williams Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wilbur Williams (private). It impounds the Tr-baylor Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/07/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Childress |
| River/Stream | Tr-baylor Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.44679, -100.32874 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,972 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WILBUR WILLIAMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/07/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03623 |
| Federal ID | TX03623 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |