Ingram dam
Ingram
Ingram is a privately owned earth dam located in Maury, Tennessee, along Carters Creek. Built in 1960, this dam stands at 14.5 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 9 feet and a length of 308 feet. It has a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres, serving a drainage area of 0.19 square miles. The dam is classified as low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment.
Despite being privately owned, Ingram is not state regulated or permitted, inspected, or enforced by the state regulatory agency. It has no associated structures and is not under the jurisdiction of any state agency. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and does not have outlet gates. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in October 2016, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The condition assessment is currently not rated, and there is no emergency action plan in place.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Ingram an interesting site to study due to its historical significance and unique characteristics. With its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, this dam presents an opportunity for further research into dam safety and risk management measures. Its location along Carters Creek in Maury, Tennessee, adds to its appeal as a potential case study for understanding the impact of dams on local hydrology and ecology. The data on Ingram provides valuable insights for those interested in water resource management and climate resilience.
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 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Duck River At Columbia | 214 cfs | → |
| Fountain Creek Near Fountain Heights | 3 cfs | → |
| Copperas Branch Near Kingfield | 1 cfs | → |
| Duck River Above Milltown | 187 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River At Franklin | 24 cfs | → |
| Harpeth River Below Franklin | 72 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ingram.
Boat launches
- River Trail Maury County
- Riverside Drive 302, Columbia
- Iron Bridge Road 918, Columbia
- Carpenter Bridge Road 2308, Columbia
- Howards Bridge Boat Access
- Sowell Mill Pike 3181-3183, Columbia
Campgrounds
- Campers Rv Park
- Tennessee Highway 50 Bicycle-Only Campground, At Milepost 408
- Henry Horton State Park
- Meriwether Lewis Campground
- Meriwether Lewis
- Woodland Shelter
Track Ingram in the Snoflo app
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About Ingram
Where does the data for Ingram 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 Low 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.