Lightsey S Mill Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Lightsey S Mill Pond Dam, located in Bibb, Alabama, was completed in 1890 and serves as a recreational site for the community.
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Summary
This earth dam has a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a structural height of 13 feet, with a total length of 350 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 250 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition.
Situated on Lightsey S Branch, this dam is owned privately and is not regulated by the state. The primary purpose of the dam is for recreation, catering to outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers in the LIGHTSEY S POND COMMUNITY. While the dam has not been inspected recently and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures, its risk assessment and management measures are currently unspecified. Overall, Lightsey S Mill Pond Dam stands as a historic and picturesque site in Alabama, offering a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
Year Completed |
1890 |
Dam Length |
350 |
River Or Stream |
LIGHTSEY S BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
13 |
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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.
Lightsey S Mill Pond Dam
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