John Williams Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

John Williams Dam, located in Locust Hill, Missouri, was completed in 1999 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, primarily serving the purposes of fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond. The dam, situated on TR-Timber Branch, covers a surface area of 2 acres and has a drainage area of 25.6 square miles.

With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, John Williams Dam is designed with an uncontrolled spillway type and has a spillway width of 10 feet. The dam has not been inspected since its completion in 1999 and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. The structure is not owned or regulated by any federal agency, serving as a private entity for the local community. Despite its small size, the dam plays a crucial role in providing essential water resources for fire protection and livestock needs in the surrounding area.

Year Completed

1999

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

TR-TIMBER BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

22

Drainage Area

25.6

Nid Storage

70

Structural Height

27

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

27
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.