Slurry Impoundment No.1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Slurry Impoundment No.1, located in Sayre, Alabama, is a private water supply facility with a dam height of 19 feet and a storage capacity of 600 acre-feet.
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Summary
Despite being non-regulated by the state, the Mine Safety and Health Administration oversees its operations and inspections, ensuring the safety and integrity of the structure. With a low hazard potential, the impoundment serves its primary purpose of water supply to the surrounding area.
Although details about the dam's construction date and condition assessment are not available, the last inspection conducted in January 2004 deemed it to have a low hazard potential. While the impoundment lacks an Emergency Action Plan and risk assessment, the Mine Safety and Health Administration's oversight helps mitigate potential risks and ensures the facility's compliance with safety guidelines. Its location in Jefferson County, Alabama, further underscores the importance of maintaining proper regulatory oversight for the protection of the local water resources.
As a vital water supply infrastructure in the region, Slurry Impoundment No.1 plays a crucial role in meeting the water needs of the community. While its risk assessment and emergency preparedness could be further enhanced, the oversight provided by the Mine Safety and Health Administration helps maintain the impoundment's safety and operational standards. Continued monitoring and adherence to regulatory guidelines will be essential in safeguarding this important water resource for the future.
Dam Height |
19 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
600 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Locust Fork At Sayre
|
168cfs |
Fivemile Creek Near Republic
|
19cfs |
Village Creek Near Docena
|
58cfs |
Mulberry Fork Near Arkadelphia
|
159cfs |
Mulberry Fork At Cordova Al
|
2820cfs |
Village Creek Near Pratt City
|
31cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Slurry Impoundment No.1