Williams Dam is an earth dam located in Childress County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 350 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Williams Dam
The primary purpose of Williams Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wilbur Williams (private). It impounds the Tr-baylor Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/07/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Childress |
| River/Stream | Tr-baylor Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.44679, -100.32874 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,972 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Wilbur Williams |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/07/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03623 |
| Federal ID | TX03623 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |