Jack Williams

TEJANA ARROYO· Las Animas, Colorado· Built 1965· Earth· 20 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Jack Williams is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 36.1% in CO)
Dam Length580 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage179 acre-ft
Normal Storage94 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge7,200 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDCO00528

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 13, 1992
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

JACK WILLIAMS

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jack Williams?

Jack Williams is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Jack Williams?

Jack Williams is owned by JACK WILLIAMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jack Williams built?

Jack Williams was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Jack Williams?

Jack Williams serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation, Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Jack Williams?

Jack Williams has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Jack Williams last inspected?

Jack Williams was last inspected on February 13, 1992. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.