Fulton Lock And Dam - Ring Dike dam
Fulton Lock And Dam - Ring Dike
Fulton Lock and Dam - Ring Dike, located on the Tombigbee River in Itawamba County, Mississippi, serves as a crucial infrastructure for navigation and recreation purposes. Completed in 1983 by the US Army Corps of Engineers, this gravity dam stands at a structural height of 58 feet and has a storage capacity of 13,221 acre-feet. With a spillway width of 180 feet and a maximum discharge of 158,500 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a significant role in managing water levels and flood risks in the region.
Despite being classified as a significant hazard potential structure, the dam is regularly inspected and maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The agency also actively engages with local emergency managers and the public to raise awareness about the dam and prepare for any potential emergencies. Through continuous monitoring and risk management measures, including the development of emergency action plans and regular maintenance activities, the agency works tirelessly to mitigate flood risks associated with the dam and protect the surrounding communities from potential hazards.
As part of its commitment to safeguarding water resources and ensuring public safety, the US Army Corps of Engineers remains dedicated to managing the risks associated with Fulton Lock and Dam - Ring Dike. By prioritizing activities that address the most critical risks and collaborating with local stakeholders, the agency upholds its mission to maintain the dam's functionality and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions and potential threats.
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 Fulton Lock And Dam - Ring Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee River Nr Fulton | 574 cfs | → |
| Cummings Creek Nr Fulton | 10 cfs | → |
| Bull Mountain Creek At Tremont | 95 cfs | → |
| Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown | 73 cfs | → |
| Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo | 75 cfs | → |
| Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fulton Lock And Dam - Ring Dike.
Boat launches
- West Levee Service Road Itawamba County
- Ironwood Bluff Boat Ramp Access Itawamba County
- Glover Wilkins Road Monroe County
- Amory Boat Ramp Road Amory
- Tishomingo County
Campgrounds
- Natchez Trace Np - Tupelo Bicycle Cg
- Tupelo Bicycle Only Campground
- Piney Grove Campground
- Williams Hollow Campground
Fishing spots
Track Fulton Lock And Dam - Ring Dike in the Snoflo app
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About Fulton Lock And Dam - Ring Dike
Where does the data for Fulton Lock And Dam - Ring Dike 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 Fulton Lock And Dam - Ring Dike.