Williams Lake Dam dam
Williams Lake Dam
Located in Monroe, Georgia, the Williams Lake Dam is a private earth dam completed in 1972 primarily for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 26 feet and stretching over 660 feet in length, this dam boasts a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 8 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy. Despite being unlisted for foundations, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed as being in moderate risk.
Situated in a picturesque setting in JULIETTE, the Williams Lake Dam offers a serene escape for visitors seeking outdoor recreation opportunities. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam's design reflects a harmonious blend of functionality and natural beauty. Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state jurisdiction and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety standards, with the last inspection taking place in June 2018.
As a key feature in the water resource landscape of Georgia, the Williams Lake Dam serves as a testament to the balance between human recreation and environmental conservation. Its historical significance and ongoing maintenance highlight the importance of sustainable management practices in safeguarding our water resources for future generations. Whether enjoying a leisurely day by the lake or marveling at the dam's engineering marvels, visitors to Williams Lake Dam are sure to be captivated by its beauty and resilience.
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 Williams Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 5 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 441 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 651 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Williams Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Popes Ferry Landing
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Riverbend Trail Macon
- Macon
Campgrounds
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Gladesville Campground
- Rush Creek Campground
- Indian Springs State Park
- High Falls State Park
- Claystone County Park
Fishing spots
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- High Falls Lake
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Jackson Lake
- Griffin City Reservoir
Track Williams Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Williams Lake Dam
Where does the data for Williams Lake 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 Low 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 Williams Lake Dam.