Lake Williams Dam dam
Lake Williams Dam
Lake Williams Dam in Dent, Missouri, is a private-owned structure completed in 1998 primarily for recreational purposes. This earth dam with a structural height of 25 feet impounds the waters of the Sinking River, creating a serene lake with a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Situated within the picturesque Little Rock District, the dam offers a surface area of 9 acres and a drainage area of 570 square miles, making it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Despite its private ownership, Lake Williams Dam has a significant hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. Currently, the dam's condition is listed as "Not Rated," indicating the need for a comprehensive assessment to ensure its safety and integrity. While the dam does not fall under federal jurisdiction, it serves as a vital recreational resource for the community, attracting visitors for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities.
As climate change continues to impact water resources across the globe, Lake Williams Dam stands as a symbol of both the beauty and vulnerability of our natural landscapes. With its tranquil waters and lush surroundings, this dam serves as a reminder of the need to prioritize conservation and sustainable management practices to safeguard our precious water sources for future generations.
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 Lake Williams Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Current River Above Akers | 315 cfs | → |
| Logan Creek At Ellington | 6 cfs | → |
| Jacks Fork At Eminence | 275 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River Nr Lesterville | 9 cfs | → |
| East Fork Black River At Lesterville | 44 cfs | → |
| Jacks Fork At Alley Spring | 112 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Williams Dam.
Boat launches
- Shannon County
- State Highway B Shannon County
- State Highway 106 Shannon County
- Enough Boat Launch And Trailhead
- Council Bluff Lake Trail Washington County
Campgrounds
- Loggers Lake
- Loggers Lake Recreation Area
- Little Scotia Dispersed
- Sutton Bluff
- Sutton Bluff Recreation Area
- Round Spring - Ozark National Scenic River
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch) To Confluence With Current River (Does Not Include River Segment In Gap Between Parkland Units)
- The Most Upstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To The Most Downstream Portion Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways
- State Highway 49 Bridge Near Dillard, Missouri To Forest Boundary In Sections 13/24, T38n, R3w
- Western Edge Of Ozark National Scenic Riverways To Confluence With Alley Spring (Branch)
- Markam Spring Recreation Area To Nf Boundary
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
Track Lake Williams Dam 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 Lake Williams Dam
Where does the data for Lake Williams 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 Lake Williams Dam.