Lake Williams Dam
Lake Williams Dam is an earth dam located in Dent County, Missouri, built in 1998. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lake Williams Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Williams Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mr. Byron Terry Williams (private). It impounds the Sinking near Round Springs.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 570 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Dent |
| Nearest City | Round Springs |
| River/Stream | Sinking |
| Coordinates | 37.46537, -91.24622 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 570 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MR. BYRON TERRY WILLIAMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO32057 |
| Federal ID | MO32057 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |