Sumter Farm & Stock Co
Sumter Farm & Stock Co is an earth dam located in Sumter County, Alabama, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sumter Farm & Stock Co
The primary purpose of Sumter Farm & Stock Co 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 Sumter Farms & Stock Co (private). It impounds the Noxubee River near Spring Valley Church.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 277 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Sumter |
| Nearest City | Spring Valley Church |
| River/Stream | Noxubee River |
| Coordinates | 32.85833, -88.24667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 70 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | SUMTER FARMS & STOCK CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00198 |
| Federal ID | AL00198 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |