Slurry Impoundment No. 1

Tuscaloosa, Alabama· Earth· 80 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Slurry Impoundment No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Alabama.

Physical Details

Dam Height 80 ft (taller than 97.4% in AL)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage960 acre-ft
NID IDAL83466

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: June 12, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Jim Walter Resources, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Slurry Impoundment No. 1?

Slurry Impoundment No. 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Slurry Impoundment No. 1?

Slurry Impoundment No. 1 is owned by Jim Walter Resources, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Slurry Impoundment No. 1?

Slurry Impoundment No. 1 has a dam height of 80 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Slurry Impoundment No. 1 last inspected?

Slurry Impoundment No. 1 was last inspected on June 12, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.