Williams No. 2

DALE CREEK· Albany, Wyoming· Built 1963· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Williams No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 75.3% in WY)
Dam Length280 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage285 acre-ft
Normal Storage175 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDWY00176

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: July 20, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

TRUBAC VAC, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Williams No. 2?

Williams No. 2 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 No. 2?

Williams No. 2 is owned by TRUBAC VAC, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Williams No. 2 built?

Williams No. 2 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 No. 2?

Williams No. 2 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 No. 2?

Williams No. 2 has a dam height of 33 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 No. 2 last inspected?

Williams No. 2 was last inspected on July 20, 2022. 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.