Williams Lake Dam 1
Williams Lake Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Henry County, Missouri, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Williams Lake Dam 1
The primary purpose of Williams Lake Dam 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 Dr.frank Williams Estate (private). It impounds the Tr- Tebo Creek near Warsaw.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 989 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Henry |
| Nearest City | Warsaw |
| River/Stream | Tr- Tebo Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.38208, -93.53918 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 989 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 989 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 733 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | DR.FRANK WILLIAMS ESTATE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50575 |
| Federal ID | MO50575 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |