Hilda Williams Dam
Hilda Williams Dam is an earth dam located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hilda Williams Dam
The primary purpose of Hilda Williams Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hilda Williams (private). It impounds the Cypress Bayou near Keithville.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 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 09/04/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Caddo |
| Nearest City | Keithville |
| River/Stream | Cypress Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.30600, -93.85170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hilda Williams |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/04/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00469 |
| Federal ID | LA00469 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |