Smith Farm #3
Smith Farm #3 is an earth dam located in Sumter County, Alabama, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Smith Farm #3
The primary purpose of Smith Farm #3 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Tom & Tip Smith (private). It impounds the Factory Creek near Epes.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 875 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 232 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/30/1984. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Sumter |
| Nearest City | Epes |
| River/Stream | Factory Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.48000, -88.17000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | TOM & TIP SMITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02265 |
| Federal ID | AL02265 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |