Slurry Lake 04i dam
Slurry Lake 04i
Slurry Lake 04i, located in Union, Kentucky, is a privately owned tailings dam with a height of 86 feet and a storage capacity of 2253 acre-feet. Managed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, this earth dam poses a high hazard potential due to its size and location. Despite not being state regulated or inspected, the dam remains an important structure for storing tailings and managing waste in the area.
Situated near Old Shawneetown, IL, this dam plays a crucial role in the local mining operations, although details about its construction date and condition assessment are currently not available. With a high hazard potential, it is essential for emergency preparedness plans to be in place to mitigate any potential risks associated with the dam. As a non-USACE structure, the responsibility for oversight and maintenance falls on the private owner, emphasizing the need for proactive monitoring and risk management measures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of structures like Slurry Lake 04i can provide valuable insights into the management of tailings and the potential environmental risks associated with mining operations. With its significant storage capacity and high hazard potential, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper design, maintenance, and emergency preparedness in safeguarding water resources and surrounding ecosystems from potential harm.
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 Lake 04i -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River At Old Shawneetown | 259,000 cfs | → |
| Little Wabash River At Carmi | 5,470 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At New Harmony | 34,200 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Wadesville | 10 cfs | → |
| Lusk Creek Near Eddyville | 6 cfs | → |
| South Fork Saline River Nr Carrier Mills | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Slurry Lake 04i.
Boat launches
- Blackburn Road 198, Union County
- Daisey Mae Road Union County
- Union County
- Crittenden County
- Water Street Cave-In-Rock
- Hardin County
Campgrounds
- Camp Cadiz Campground
- Riverview Park At Dam 50 Primitive Campsite
- High Knob Campground
- Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area
- Pharaoh Campground
- Tower Rock Campsite
Fishing spots
- Lake Tecumseh
- Whoopie Cat Lake
- One Horse Gap Lake
- Lake Of Egypt
- Little Cache Lake #1 (Bowman Lake)
- Dutchman Lake
Paddle runs
- Russell Cemetery, Approx 1/4 Mile North Of Karbers Ridge Road To Proclamation Boundary, 1 Mile Nw Of Elizabethtown,Il
- Wallace Cemetery Approx 2.5 Miles Nw Of Herod, Il To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda Jobs Corp Center
- Source, About 2 Miles East Of Delwood, Il (Sec 10, T11s, R6e) To Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop (Se1/4,Sec.16,T12s, R6e)
- 1 Minle Southwest Of Delwood, Il (Sec. 18, T11s, R13e) To Reesville, 1/4 Mile South Of The Confluence With Sugar Creek
- Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il
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About Slurry Lake 04i
Where does the data for Slurry Lake 04i 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.
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