Slurry Pond No. 3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Slurry Pond No.


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Summary

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 Height

50

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

540

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

50
       
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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. 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.