Smith Reservoir Report
Nearby: Stephens Camp Sequoyah
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Smith is a private recreational dam located in the CHUMLEY BRIDGE COMMUNITY of DeKalb, Alabama.
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Summary
Built in 1972, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and spans 500 feet along the TR BIG WILLS CREEK. Its primary purpose is for recreation, providing a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 595 cubic feet per second.
Owned privately, Smith has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. Despite being a non-federally owned structure, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. While the dam has not undergone recent inspections or hazard assessments, its emergency action plan readiness and risk management measures are not currently documented. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Smith offers a glimpse into the diverse landscape of dam infrastructure in Alabama, showcasing the importance of monitoring and maintaining these structures for public safety and environmental conservation.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
500 |
River Or Stream |
TR BIG WILLS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
61 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
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.
Smith