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Fulton Lock and Dam Information
Fulton Lock and Dam is a gravity earth dam located about 1 miles from Fulton, Itawamba, Mississippi.
The dam, which is on the Tombigbee River, was primarily built for Navigation purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.
The dam was designed by CESAM and commissioned in 1983 and is currently owned by USACE – Mobile District.
Fulton Lock and Dam Structure
The Fulton Lock and Dam is approximately 1,750 feet (533 m) long, 26 feet (8 m) high and has a structural volume of 41,450 cubic yards (31,691 cubic metres).
Fulton Lock and Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 13,221 acre-ft (16,308 Ml) and maximum capacity of 13,221 acre-ft (16,308 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 1,642 acres (664 ha) and the total catchment area is 612 square miles (1,585 square kilometres).
Fulton Lock and Dam Spillway
The dam has a 180 feet (55 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 56400 cubic feet per second (1597 cubic metres per second).
Fulton Lock and Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams
| Fulton Lock and Dam Itawamba, Mississippi |
Hoover Dam Clark County, Nevada |
Grand Coulee Dam Okanogan County, Washington |
Theodore Roosevelt Dam Maricopa County, Arizona |
Glen Canyon Dam Coconino County, Arizona |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height (ft) | 26 | 730 | 550 | 357 | 216 |
| Length (Ft) | 1,750 | 1,244 | 5,673 | 6,920 | 1,565 |
| Storage Volume (acre-ft) | 13,221 | 30,237,000 | 9,562,000 | 3,540,000 | 29,875,000 |
| Drainage Area (sq miles) | 612 | 167,800 | 74,100 | 3,611 | 108,355 |
Fulton Lock and Dam Weather
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Fulton Lock and Dam is in Mississippi.
Fulton Lock and Dam is in Itawamba County.
Fulton Lock and Dam is 26 feet high.
Fulton Lock and Dam is 1,750 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams