Ingram Lake dam
Ingram Lake
Ingram Lake, located in Houston County, Alabama, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and as a small fish pond. This man-made reservoir, completed in 1945, has a gravity dam type with a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 13 feet. With a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, the lake provides essential water resources for the surrounding area.
The dam on Ingram Lake has a high hazard potential, meaning that failure could result in significant property damage and potential loss of life. Despite this, the condition assessment of the dam is currently listed as "Not Rated," highlighting the need for regular inspection and maintenance. The reservoir's location on Cowarts Creek also presents opportunities for recreational activities for enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate.
With its rich history, diverse uses, and high hazard potential, Ingram Lake is a site of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The presence of a gravity dam, its storage capacity, and the potential for recreational activities make it a significant feature in Houston County, Alabama. As efforts to assess and manage risk continue, the lake remains a focal point for understanding the intersection of human activity and natural resources in the region.
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 Ingram Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sawhatchee Creek At Cedar Springs | 32 cfs | → |
| Choctawhatchee River Near Newton | 226 cfs | → |
| Choctawhatchee River Near Bellwood Al | 566 cfs | → |
| Chipola River At Marianna Fl | 978 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Near Iron City | 120 cfs | → |
| Wrights Creek At Sh 177-A Nr Bonifay | 96 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ingram Lake.
Boat launches
- Old River Road Early County
- Jowers Road Houston County
- Henry County 136 Henry County
- Field Road Henry County
- Spruce Pine Trail Early County
- Desser Landing Road Seminole County
Campgrounds
- Houston County Center
- Pioneer Area #1
- Pioneer Area #2
- Florida Caverns State Park
- Engineer Beach Rv Military - Fort Rucker
- Ozark / Fort Rucker Koa Journey
Track Ingram Lake in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Ingram Lake
Where does the data for Ingram Lake 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 High 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 Ingram Lake.