Sumter Farm & Stock Co dam
Sumter Farm & Stock Co
The Sumter Farm & Stock Co is a privately owned Earth dam located in Sumter, Alabama, along the Noxubee River. Built in 1957 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves primarily as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with a storage capacity of 277 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 190 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a length of 700 feet, providing essential fire protection and water resources for the surrounding area.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Sumter Farm & Stock Co dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a spillway that is uncontrolled and a maximum discharge rate of 70 cubic feet per second. The dam is not currently assessed for condition, and there is no Emergency Action Plan in place. With its location in a critical watershed area and the potential for climate variability impacting water resources, it is essential for stakeholders to monitor and maintain this dam to ensure the safety of downstream communities and the conservation of wildlife habitats.
As enthusiasts of water resources and climate change, it is crucial to recognize the significance of structures like the Sumter Farm & Stock Co dam in managing water resources and supporting biodiversity. By understanding the dam's purpose, design, and potential risks, we can work towards sustainable solutions that protect both the environment and local communities in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Sumter Farm & Stock Co -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Noxubee River Nr Geiger | 141 cfs | → |
| Bodka Creek Near Geiger | 15 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al | 2,490 cfs | → |
| Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al | 318 cfs | → |
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 4,890 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville | 3,900 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sumter Farm & Stock Co.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Sumter Farm & Stock Co in the Snoflo app
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About Sumter Farm & Stock Co
Where does the data for Sumter Farm & Stock Co come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Sumter Farm & Stock Co.