Smith Farm #5
Smith Farm #5 is an earth dam located in Sumter County, Alabama, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Smith Farm #5
The primary purpose of Smith Farm #5 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 Smith (private). It impounds the Tr-factory Ck. near Epes.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 820 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 124 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 08/25/1987. That was over 38 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Sumter |
| Nearest City | Epes |
| River/Stream | Tr-factory Ck. |
| Coordinates | 32.79111, -88.28889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | TOM SMITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/1987 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02320 |
| Federal ID | AL02320 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |