Hill Ranch Reservoir Report
Nearby: Buchanan Daisy Falls Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hill Ranch, located in Sumter, Alabama, is a private recreational dam built in 1946 on TR-TOMS CREEK.
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Summary
With a height of 8 feet and a length of 600 feet, this Earth-type dam serves the primary purpose of providing recreational activities in the area. The dam has a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet and is classified as having low hazard potential.
Owned privately, Hill Ranch is not regulated or inspected by any state agency, and does not have a designated emergency action plan in place. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has not been rated, and there is no information available on its risk assessment or management measures. The dam is not associated with any federal agency and has not undergone any modifications in recent years.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hill Ranch offers a glimpse into the management and maintenance of private recreational dams in Alabama. Its location, design, and purpose provide valuable insights into the role of such structures in providing water-based recreational opportunities while also highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and risk assessment for dam safety.
Year Completed |
1946 |
Dam Length |
600 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TOMS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
54 |
Structural Height |
8 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
8 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Hill Ranch