Williams Lake Dam
Williams Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gregg County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Williams Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Williams Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lewis Williams (private). It impounds the Holly Brook near Longview.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Gregg |
| Nearest City | Longview |
| River/Stream | Holly Brook |
| Coordinates | 32.54149, -94.71948 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LEWIS WILLIAMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05189 |
| Federal ID | TX05189 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |