Williams
Williams is a dam located in Twin Falls County, Idaho, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair 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 private-owned. It impounds the North Cottonwood Creek Cottonwood Creek near Remote.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 415 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a storage capacity of 1,025 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/24/2018.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Twin Falls |
| Nearest City | Remote |
| River/Stream | North Cottonwood Creek Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.27190, -114.42270 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 415 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,025 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,025 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00047 |
| Federal ID | ID00047 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |