Slurry Impoundment No. 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Slurry Impoundment No.


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Summary

1, located in Brookwood, Alabama, is a private-owned structure managed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration. This Earth-type dam stands at an impressive height of 80 feet and has a storage capacity of 960 acre-feet. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the last inspection conducted in June 2014 revealed that the condition assessment was not available, raising concerns about the overall safety and maintenance of the impoundment.

Although Slurry Impoundment No. 1 is not regulated by the state and does not require permitting or inspections, its location in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, adds to the importance of monitoring its structural integrity and potential environmental impact. With a conservative approach to risk management measures and emergency preparedness, this impoundment serves as a reminder of the critical role that proper maintenance and monitoring play in safeguarding water resources and mitigating climate-related risks in vulnerable areas.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to advocate for sustainable practices and policies, Slurry Impoundment No. 1 stands as a symbol of the ongoing need for transparency, accountability, and proactive measures in ensuring the safety and resilience of critical infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions. It serves as a case study for the ongoing dialogue around the intersection of water management, climate adaptation, and regulatory oversight in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from potential hazards.

Dam Height

80

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

960

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

80
       
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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.
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