Williams No 3 (nid)
Williams No 3 (nid) is an earth dam located in Stanley County, South Dakota, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Williams No 3 (nid)
The primary purpose of Williams No 3 (nid) is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Dry Draw near Chamberlain.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/12/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Stanley |
| Nearest City | Chamberlain |
| River/Stream | Dry Draw |
| Coordinates | 44.24931, -100.14661 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 480 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01111 |
| Federal ID | SD01111 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |