Willey Lake Dam

DRY CREEK· Walker, Texas· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Willey Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX)
Dam Length1,308 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage324 acre-ft
Normal Storage216 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDTX07281

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: May 18, 2011
State Regulated: No

Ownership

KIMBERLEY WILLEY;MARSHAL WILLEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Willey Lake Dam?

Willey Lake Dam 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 Willey Lake Dam?

Willey Lake Dam is owned by KIMBERLEY WILLEY;MARSHAL WILLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Willey Lake Dam?

Willey Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Willey Lake Dam last inspected?

Willey Lake Dam was last inspected on May 18, 2011. 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.