Williams Dam No 1
Williams Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Worth County, Missouri, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Williams Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Williams Dam No 1 is grade stabilization. Grade stabilization dams prevent erosion by reducing the slope and velocity of water flowing through a channel. They're commonly used to stop gullies from deepening and to protect downstream land and infrastructure. The dam is owned by Louis And Richard Williams (private). It impounds the Tr-marlowe Creek near Worth.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 29 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 297 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Worth |
| Nearest City | Worth |
| River/Stream | Tr-marlowe Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.47252, -94.42819 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 297 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 576 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | LOUIS AND RICHARD WILLIAMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50494 |
| Federal ID | MO50494 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |