Jl Williams Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Jl Williams Lake Dam, located in Tyler, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed by Barber Brannon Traylor and completed in 1985.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet and stretches 1160 feet in length, with a primary purpose of recreation. Situated on the TR-Allen Branch, this dam provides storage capacity of 613 acre-feet and boasts a spillway width of 124 feet for uncontrolled discharge.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance. Despite being classified as having a fair condition assessment, with a moderate risk level, the dam has not been assigned a hazard potential rating. With a maximum discharge capacity of 2 cubic feet per second, the dam serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts in Smith County.

Visitors to Jl Williams Lake Dam can enjoy the scenic surroundings and recreational activities on the water. With its accessibility and regulated maintenance, this dam offers a safe and enjoyable environment for outdoor enthusiasts to appreciate the intersection of water resources and climate management in East Texas.

Year Completed

1985

Dam Length

1160

Dam Height

36

River Or Stream

TR-ALLEN BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

36

Nid Storage

613

Structural Height

36

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

36
       
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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.