Williams Lake Dam
Williams Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Panola County, Texas, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Williams Lake Dam
Williams Lake Dam is a dam in Panola, Texas. The dam is owned by Roy Williams (private). It impounds the Elijah Branch.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Panola |
| River/Stream | Elijah Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.33154, -94.44557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | ROY WILLIAMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00323 |
| Federal ID | TX00323 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |