Maxine Tailings Pond dam
Maxine Tailings Pond
Maxine Tailings Pond in Alabama is a private-owned structure located in Jefferson County. It is situated in the city of Maxine, near the TR-Coal Creek. This tailings pond is classified as an Earth dam type with a high hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently not rated. Despite being not regulated by the state, the pond is closely monitored by the US Army Corps of Engineers' Mobile District.
The primary purpose of Maxine Tailings Pond is listed as 'Other', with specific details on its dimensions and capacities not available in the data provided. The pond has a spillway width of zero and a normal storage capacity of zero, indicating that it may not be actively used for water storage. With a high hazard potential, it is crucial for the owners to prioritize regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure, especially in case of emergencies.
As a significant structure in the region, Maxine Tailings Pond poses potential risks that need to be managed effectively. Its location near a waterway and the high hazard potential highlight the importance of comprehensive risk assessment and emergency preparedness. By implementing proper risk management measures and ensuring regulatory compliance, the owners can safeguard the surrounding environment and communities from any potential hazards associated with the pond.
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 Maxine Tailings Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Creek Near Oak Grove Al | 152 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Fork At Cordova Al | 75 cfs | → |
| Locust Fork At Sayre | 352 cfs | → |
| Village Creek Near Docena | 35 cfs | → |
| Lost Creek Above Parrish | 128 cfs | → |
| Valley Creek Near Bessemer | 47 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Maxine Tailings Pond.
Boat launches
- Dickey Camp Road Jefferson County
- Bevill Drive Cordova
- Highway 78 8090, Cordova
- Lock 15 Road 12701, Tuscaloosa County
- Smith Lake Dam Road 8067-8697, Jasper
- County Road 109 13399, Tuscaloosa County
Campgrounds
- Burchfield Branch Park
- Blue Creek
- Campground #2
- Campground #1
- Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
- Hoover Rv Park
Track Maxine Tailings Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Maxine Tailings Pond
Where does the data for Maxine Tailings Pond 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 High 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 Maxine Tailings Pond.