Williams Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Williams Dam, located in Childress, Texas, was completed in 1950 and stands at a height of 25 feet with a length of 350 feet.


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Summary

This Earth dam, primarily designed for water supply purposes, holds a normal storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and serves the TR-Baylor Creek. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet and is equipped with two uncontrolled outlet gates.

Although Williams Dam is privately owned, it is subject to state permitting and inspection, ensuring its compliance with safety regulations. Despite being categorized as having a moderate risk level, with a hazard potential that is not available, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated. The last inspection took place in 2008, but the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are currently undisclosed.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Williams Dam an intriguing structure in the Fort Worth District, with its historical significance and vital role in water supply for the region. The dam's association with TR-Baylor Creek and its moderate risk level offer ample opportunities for further study and monitoring to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this essential infrastructure.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

350

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-BAYLOR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

0.66

Nid Storage

400

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.