Forrest Ingram Dam dam
Forrest Ingram Dam
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. 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.
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 Forrest Ingram Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Fork Near Arkadelphia | 139 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Fork Near Garden City | 108 cfs | → |
| Locust Fork At Sayre | 267 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Fork At Cordova Al | 362 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Sewage Plant Near Pinson Al | 16 cfs | → |
| Blackwater Creek Near Manchester Al | 52 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Forrest Ingram Dam.
Boat launches
- Lick Creek Boat Ramp
- Smith Lake Dam Road 8067-8697, Jasper
- County Road 311 Cullman County
- Highway 78 8090, Cordova
- Bevill Drive Cordova
- County Road 8 Winston County
Campgrounds
Track Forrest Ingram Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Forrest Ingram Dam
Where does the data for Forrest Ingram Dam 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 Significant 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 Forrest Ingram Dam.