Williams Lake Dam-Sec 36 dam
Williams Lake Dam-Sec 36
Williams Lake Dam-Sec 36, located in Warsaw, Missouri, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1967 for the primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a height of 44 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 989 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 733 acre-feet. It spans 500 feet in length and is situated on the TR-Tebo Creek, within the Kansas City District.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as 'Not Rated' in terms of condition assessment, it is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY PROG in Missouri. The spillway type for Williams Lake Dam-Sec 36 is 'Uncontrolled' with a width of 40 feet. Despite being privately owned, the dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place.
Overall, Williams Lake Dam-Sec 36 poses a moderate risk level with a DSAC assigned date and a drainage area of 385 square miles. It serves as a recreational asset in the region, offering a surface area of 35 acres for outdoor activities. Although it meets state permitting and inspection requirements, there are no associated structures or outlet gates, making it a straightforward and well-maintained earth dam in the Missouri landscape.
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-Sec 36 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Grand River At Urich | 2 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Blairstown | 192 cfs | → |
| Pomme De Terre River Near Hermitage | 141 cfs | → |
| Lamine River Near Otterville | 72 cfs | → |
| Sac River Near Caplinger Mills | 2,690 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Pleasant View | 37 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Williams Lake Dam-Sec 36.
Boat launches
- Northeast Highway Pp Leesville
- State Highway Tt Benton County
- Benton County
- State Park Road West Benton County
- Omaha Road Benton County
- Thibait Point Boat Ramp
Track Williams Lake Dam-Sec 36 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Williams Lake Dam-Sec 36
Where does the data for Williams Lake Dam-Sec 36 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-Sec 36.