Slurry Pond No. 3 dam
Slurry Pond No. 3
Slurry Pond No. 3, located in Adger, Alabama, serves as a crucial water supply source in Jefferson County. This private-owned earth dam structure stands at an impressive height of 50 feet, with a storage capacity of 540 acre-feet. Despite being unregulated by the state, the Mine Safety and Health Administration oversees its safety and operation, ensuring low hazard potential.
The dam, completed at an unknown date, plays a pivotal role in providing water for various purposes in the region. Although lacking detailed information on its condition assessment and emergency preparedness, the structure's low hazard potential and essential water supply function make it a critical asset for the community. With a last inspection date in 2004, there is a need for updated assessments to ensure the continued safety and efficiency of Slurry Pond No. 3.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and maintain structures like Slurry Pond No. 3 to safeguard water availability and security in the face of changing climate conditions. While the dam's specifics remain somewhat unclear, its significance in providing essential water resources underscores the importance of ongoing inspection, assessment, and risk management measures to ensure its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding community.
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 Slurry Pond No. 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Creek Near Oak Grove Al | 142 cfs | → |
| Valley Creek Near Bessemer | 46 cfs | → |
| Shades Creek Near Greenwood Al | 16 cfs | → |
| Cahaba River Near Helena Al | 52 cfs | → |
| Village Creek Near Docena | 31 cfs | → |
| Village Creek Near Pratt City | 32 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Slurry Pond No. 3.
Boat launches
- Dickey Camp Road Jefferson County
- Lock 15 Road 12701, Tuscaloosa County
- County Road 109 13399, Tuscaloosa County
- Deerlick Road Tuscaloosa County
- Terrace Drive Pelham
- Rock Quarry Drive Tuscaloosa
Campgrounds
- Campground #2
- Campground #1
- Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
- Burchfield Branch Park
- Blue Creek
- Hoover Rv Park
Track Slurry Pond No. 3 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Slurry Pond No. 3
Where does the data for Slurry Pond No. 3 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 Low 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 Slurry Pond No. 3.