Amory Lock and Dam, located in Amory, Mississippi, along the Tombigbee River, was completed in 1982 by the US Army Corps of Engineers for the primary purpose of navigation.
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This gravity dam stands at a structural height of 46 feet and has a hydraulic height of 28 feet, with a length of 3400 feet and a storage capacity of 4386 acre-feet. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 104 feet and a single lock that is 600 feet long and 110 feet wide.
With a significant hazard potential, Amory Lock and Dam is continuously monitored and managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers to address flood risks associated with the structure. The agency works to maintain the dam's structural integrity, manage water levels, and collaborate with local emergency managers to develop emergency action plans and evacuation procedures. Regular inspections, maintenance, and updates to the emergency action plan are conducted to ensure the dam's functionality and readiness in case of a dam-related emergency. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the critical role of infrastructure like Amory Lock and Dam in water management and flood risk mitigation efforts.
Year Completed |
1982 |
Dam Length |
3400 |
River Or Stream |
TOMBIGBEE |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
914 |
Length Of Locks |
600 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
1226 |
Nid Storage |
4386 |
Structural Height |
46 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
46 |
Tombigbee River At Bigbee
|
970cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
|
3330cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
144cfs |
Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam
|
1920cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
180cfs |
Buttahatchee River Nr Aberdeen
|
657cfs |