Howard E Smith Reservoir Report
Nearby: H G Quinnelly Echo Lake
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Howard E Smith is a privately owned dam located in Gulfcrest, Alabama, on the TR-Chickasaw Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1960, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene environment for visitors to enjoy. With a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 16 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the area.
Maintaining a low hazard potential, Howard E Smith has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite its age, the dam continues to stand as a reliable structure, providing recreational opportunities for the local community. Managed by private owners, the dam does not fall under state jurisdiction, with no state permitting, inspection, or enforcement requirements in place.
Situated in Mobile County, Alabama, Howard E Smith is a vital part of the local landscape, offering a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts and climate advocates alike. With its historical significance and recreational value, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving water resources and the environment for future generations to enjoy.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
400 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CHICKASAW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |
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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.
Howard E Smith