Slurry Impoundment No. 1
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 Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 960 acre-ft |
| NID ID | AL83466 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Jim Walter Resources, Inc.
Private
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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.