Farm Bureau Reservoir Report
Nearby: Newell Lake Fisher
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Farm Bureau, located in Mountain Hill, Alabama, is a private dam with a primary purpose of providing fire protection and serving as a stock or small fish pond.
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Summary
Built in 1946, this Earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 9 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, with a length of 600 feet and a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the TR Catoma Creek, falls under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District and Congressional District 07 of Alabama, represented by Terri A. Sewell (D).
While Farm Bureau's condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," its hazard potential is deemed significant. The dam has not been inspected or assessed in recent years for its emergency action plan, risk assessment, or risk management measures. With no designated emergency contacts or inundation maps prepared, there is a need for updated safety protocols and guidelines to ensure the protection of the surrounding area in the event of a dam failure or emergency situation. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in advocating for increased regulatory oversight and maintenance of Farm Bureau to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of the community and environment.
Year Completed |
1946 |
Dam Length |
600 |
River Or Stream |
TR CATOMA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Nid Storage |
58 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Farm Bureau