Williams Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Williams is a privately owned dam located in Crook, Wyoming, along the Redwater Creek, with the primary purpose of irrigation.


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Summary

Built in 1957, this earth dam stands at 30 feet high and has a hydraulic height of 25 feet. With a storage capacity of 219 acre-feet, Williams serves as a vital resource for agricultural water supply in the region.

Despite its low hazard potential, Williams is currently in poor condition, as indicated by a 2018 inspection. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 150 feet and a single slide gate as its outlet. While the risk assessment deems it as moderate, there are no documented risk management measures in place, raising concerns for the structure's long-term safety and stability.

With its historical significance and continued role in supporting local irrigation needs, Williams serves as a crucial water resource infrastructure in the area. However, its deteriorating condition highlights the importance of regular inspections and potential maintenance or rehabilitation efforts to ensure the safety and reliability of this essential water management asset for the community.

Year Completed

1957

Dam Length

711

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

REDWATER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

219

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

30
       
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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.