W H Williams Jr Dam dam
W H Williams Jr Dam
W H Williams Jr Dam, also known as Williams Lake, is a private recreational dam located in North Yerkwood, Alabama. Built in 1959, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 44 feet with a hydraulic height of 40 feet, providing a storage capacity of 192 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-Burnt Cane Creek within Walker County, Alabama, and serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy water-based activities.
While the primary purpose of W H Williams Jr Dam is recreation, it also plays a role in water resource management in the region. With a significant hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. However, it has a maximum discharge capacity of 609 cubic feet per second, making it crucial for flood control and water supply. Despite not being regulated by the state or federal agencies, the dam remains an important structure for the local community.
The dam's location in the Mobile District and its association with the Congressional District 04 of Alabama underlines its significance in the region. With a rich history dating back to its construction in the late 1950s, W H Williams Jr Dam continues to be a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts, providing both recreational opportunities and important water management functions for the area.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around W H Williams Jr Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Locust Fork At Sayre | 276 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Fork At Cordova Al | 170 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Fork Near Arkadelphia | 147 cfs | → |
| Fivemile Creek Near Republic | 82 cfs | → |
| Village Creek Near Docena | 189 cfs | → |
| Lost Creek Above Parrish | 128 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near W H Williams Jr Dam.
Boat launches
- Bevill Drive Cordova
- Highway 78 8090, Cordova
- Dickey Camp Road Jefferson County
- Smith Lake Dam Road 8067-8697, Jasper
- Lick Creek Boat Ramp
- County Road 8 Winston County
Campgrounds
- Rickwood Caverns State Park
- Clear Creek Recreation Area
- Burchfield Branch Park
- Blue Creek
- Hoover Rv Park
- Corinth Recreation Area
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About W H Williams Jr Dam
Where does the data for W H Williams Jr Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of W H Williams Jr Dam.