Williams Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Williams Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam, located in Gillespie County, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Completed in 1968, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 46 feet and stretches 2760 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 2639 acre-feet. Situated on the East Fork Williams Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating the risk of flooding in the surrounding area, with a maximum discharge capacity of 4635 cubic feet per second.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 202 feet and is regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Despite its fair condition assessment as of April 2021, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk potential. Emergency action plans and risk management measures are not currently available for this structure, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood control. With an inspection frequency of 5 years, the Williams Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam remains a vital component of the water resource management infrastructure in the region.

Overall, Williams Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam serves as a critical asset in safeguarding against flood hazards in the Gillespie County area. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the importance of maintaining and enhancing infrastructure like this dam cannot be understated. With its strategic location and design features, this dam plays a key role in protecting communities and natural habitats from the devastating effects of flooding, underscoring the significance of proactive risk management and maintenance efforts to ensure its long-term resilience and effectiveness.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

2760

Dam Height

46

River Or Stream

EAST FORK WILLIAMS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

28

Hydraulic Height

46

Drainage Area

5.74

Nid Storage

2639

Structural Height

46

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

46
       
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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.