Williams Creek Watershed Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Williams Creek Watershed Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 82.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 485 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 125 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 860 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | MO10728 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
WILLIAMS CR WRSD SUBDIST
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Williams Creek Watershed Dam 1?
Williams Creek Watershed Dam 1 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 Williams Creek Watershed Dam 1?
Williams Creek Watershed Dam 1 is owned by WILLIAMS CR WRSD SUBDIST (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Williams Creek Watershed Dam 1 built?
Williams Creek Watershed Dam 1 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Williams Creek Watershed Dam 1?
Williams Creek Watershed Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Williams Creek Watershed Dam 1?
Williams Creek Watershed Dam 1 has a dam height of 34 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 Williams Creek Watershed Dam 1 last inspected?
Williams Creek Watershed Dam 1 was last inspected on August 4, 1978. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.