Sumter Farms & Stock Co Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Sumter Farms & Stock Co, located in Spring Valley, Alabama, is a private entity that owns and operates a fish and wildlife pond known as Sumter Lake (Sibley).
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Summary
The dam, completed in 1973 by USDA NRCS, is classified as an earth dam with a height of 20 feet and a length of 600 feet. The primary purpose of the dam is for fish and wildlife habitat, with additional purposes including fire protection, recreational activities, and stock pond management.
The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition assessment status. With a moderate risk level, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place or updated inundation maps. Despite these gaps, the dam continues to provide valuable benefits to the surrounding area and supports the local ecosystem. Sumter Farms & Stock Co's commitment to maintaining the dam's functionality and safety will be crucial in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the pond and its associated benefits for water resources and climate enthusiasts in the region.
As a significant feature in the Knight Branch watershed, Sumter Farms & Stock Co's dam contributes to the water storage capacity in the area, with a normal storage of 196 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 245 acre-feet. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and moderate risk level highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential hazards and ensure its continued effectiveness. With no state jurisdiction or regulatory agency oversight, the responsibility falls on the private owner to uphold the dam's integrity and safeguard the natural resources it supports.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
KNIGHT BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
245 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Sumter Farms & Stock Co