Smith Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Smith is a private recreational dam located in Chambers, Alabama, along the TR Moores Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1953, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 28 feet, with a length of 200 feet. It has a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge of 60 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently unrated, and it has not been assessed for emergency preparedness.

Situated in Congressional District 03 of Alabama, Smith serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a normal storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, the dam offers opportunities for water-based activities in the area. Although there are no associated structures or locks, the dam does not fall under state jurisdiction, regulation, or permitting.

While Smith may not have a significant impact on water resource management or climate change mitigation, its presence contributes to the local ecosystem and provides a space for outdoor recreation. As a privately-owned structure, it adds to the diversity of dams within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in monitoring the condition and management of Smith as part of the larger network of dams in the region.

Year Completed

1953

Dam Length

200

River Or Stream

TR MOORES CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

26

Nid Storage

95

Structural Height

28

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

28
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.