Forrest Ingram Dam is an earth dam located in Cullman County, Alabama, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 600 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Forrest Ingram Dam
The primary purpose of Forrest Ingram Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ingram Poultry Farm (private). It impounds the Tr Rice Creek near Black Warrior River Camp.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cullman |
| Nearest City | Black Warrior River Camp |
| River/Stream | Tr Rice Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.92167, -86.91667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ingram Poultry Farm |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00983 |
| Federal ID | AL00983 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |