Forrest Ingram Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Impoundment No. 1 Impoundment No. 2
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Forrest Ingram Dam, located in Cullman, Alabama, along TR Rice Creek, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1970 primarily for water supply purposes.
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Summary
With a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 140 acre-feet. The dam spans 600 feet in length and is situated in the Black Warrior River Camp area.
Despite being privately owned, Forrest Ingram Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a significant hazard potential and a condition assessment that is not rated, the dam's safety and maintenance are critical considerations. The dam has not been inspected in recent years, highlighting the need for regular monitoring and evaluation to ensure its structural integrity and functionality in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource demands.
As a key water supply infrastructure in the region, Forrest Ingram Dam plays a crucial role in providing water resources to the surrounding areas. With a focus on water supply and a significant hazard potential, it is essential for stakeholders to prioritize the safety and maintenance of this dam to mitigate risks and ensure sustainable water resource management in the face of climate variability and increasing water demands.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
600 |
River Or Stream |
TR RICE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
190 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Forrest Ingram Dam