Williams Dam North Sec 18

TR-DAVIS CREEK· Audrain, Missouri· Earth· 25 ft tall
High Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Williams Dam North Sec 18 is classified as high hazard in Missouri. Its primary use is irrigation. 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 25 ft (taller than 23.5% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area17 sq mi
NID IDMO11409

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

HUGH+JIM WILLIAMS

Private

Nearby Dams

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High Hazard 25 ft

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Oberlag Lake Dam

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Cochran Dam

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Bay Lake Dam

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Shellabarger Dam South

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High Hazard 20 ft

Shellabarger Dam North

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Low Hazard 25 ft

Bruns Dam

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Low Hazard 15 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Williams Dam North Sec 18?

Williams Dam North Sec 18 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 Dam North Sec 18?

Williams Dam North Sec 18 is owned by HUGH+JIM WILLIAMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Williams Dam North Sec 18?

Williams Dam North Sec 18 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Williams Dam North Sec 18?

Williams Dam North Sec 18 has a dam height of 25 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.

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.