Williams
Williams is an earth dam located in Crook County, Wyoming, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Williams
The primary purpose of Williams is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John & Maggie Ayer (private). It impounds the Redwater Creek near Belle Fourche, Sd.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 711 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 219 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/13/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Crook |
| Nearest City | Belle Fourche, Sd |
| River/Stream | Redwater Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.54861, -104.12194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 711 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 219 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 219 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN & MAGGIE AYER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01006 |
| Federal ID | WY01006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |