Williams Lake No 1 Dam
Williams Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Uvalde County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Williams Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Williams Lake No 1 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 Ef Williams (private). It impounds the Lake Creek near Montell.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 | Uvalde |
| Nearest City | Montell |
| River/Stream | Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.57500, -99.94667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | EF WILLIAMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04373 |
| Federal ID | TX04373 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |