Williams No. 3
Williams No. 3 is an earth dam located in Albany County, Wyoming, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Williams No. 3
The primary purpose of Williams No. 3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Old Elk Ranch East Llc, A Wy Llc (private). It impounds the Dale Creek near Ft Collins, Colorado.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 287 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 205 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/02/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Ft Collins, Colorado |
| River/Stream | Dale Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.18310, -105.43730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 287 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | OLD ELK RANCH EAST LLC, A WY LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00078 |
| Federal ID | WY00078 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |