Smith Farm #2

Smith Farm #2 is an earth dam located in Sumter County, Alabama, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Smith Farm #2

The primary purpose of Smith Farm #2 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 11 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 132 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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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountySumter
Nearest CityEpes
River/StreamFactory Creek
Coordinates32.48000, -88.17000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length575 ft
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage132 acre-ft
Max Storage132 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge140 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerTOM & TIP SMITH
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/30/1984
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL02264
Federal IDAL02264
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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