Williams Lake Sec-31 Dam

TR-BEAR CREEK· Wayne, Missouri· Earth· 20 ft tall
High Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Williams Lake Sec-31 Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. Its primary use is other. 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 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage86 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area80 sq mi
NID IDMO31083

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

CHARLES A WILLIAMS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Williams Lake Sec-31 Dam?

Williams Lake Sec-31 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 Lake Sec-31 Dam?

Williams Lake Sec-31 Dam is owned by CHARLES A WILLIAMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Williams Lake Sec-31 Dam?

Williams Lake Sec-31 Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Williams Lake Sec-31 Dam?

Williams Lake Sec-31 Dam 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.

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.