River View Slurry Lake 02i dam
River View Slurry Lake 02i
River View Slurry Lake 02i, also known as Ohio #11 Slurry, is a private tailings dam located in Union, Kentucky, near Old Shawneetown, IL. Owned by a private entity, this earth dam stands at a height of 160 feet and has a length of 6500 feet, with a storage capacity of 7196 acre-feet. Managed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, this dam is categorized as having a high hazard potential, although its condition assessment is listed as not available.
Situated in the Louisville District, River View Slurry Lake 02i poses a potential risk due to its high hazard potential, yet details on its risk assessment and management measures are not currently available. Despite being designed for tailings storage purposes, the dam's specifics such as drainage area, surface area, and spillway type remain unknown. With no state regulation or permitting in place, it raises concerns about the level of oversight and monitoring for this crucial water resource in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the presence of River View Slurry Lake 02i serves as a reminder of the importance of proper dam management and maintenance. With limited information available on its condition and emergency preparedness, there is a need for enhanced monitoring and risk assessment to ensure the safety and integrity of this structure. As discussions around water security and climate resilience continue to gain importance, understanding the potential risks associated with dams like River View Slurry Lake 02i becomes essential for effective water resource management in the future.
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 River View Slurry Lake 02i -- 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 | 4,910 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Wadesville | 298 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At New Harmony | 33,200 cfs | → |
| Tradewater River At Olney | 18 cfs | → |
| Lusk Creek Near Eddyville | 37 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near River View Slurry Lake 02i.
Boat launches
- Blackburn Road 198, Union County
- Daisey Mae Road Union County
- Union County
- Dogtown Boat Ramp
- Crittenden County
- Water Street Cave-In-Rock
Campgrounds
- Camp Cadiz Campground
- Riverview Park At Dam 50 Primitive Campsite
- High Knob Campground
- Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area
- Tower Rock Campsite
- Pharaoh Campground
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
Track River View Slurry Lake 02i in the Snoflo app
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About River View Slurry Lake 02i
Where does the data for River View Slurry Lake 02i 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of River View Slurry Lake 02i.