Williams Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Williams Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 86.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,613 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02546 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GILLESPIE COUNTY SWCD;GILLESPIE COUNTY WCID 1
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Williams Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam?
Williams Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Williams Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam?
Williams Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam is owned by GILLESPIE COUNTY SWCD;GILLESPIE COUNTY WCID 1 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Williams Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam built?
Williams Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 WS SCS Site 2 Dam?
Williams Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Williams Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam?
Williams Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam has a dam height of 41 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 WS SCS Site 2 Dam last inspected?
Williams Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam was last inspected on February 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.