Slurry Lake Iii dam
Slurry Lake Iii
Slurry Lake III is a private earth dam located in Waverly, Kentucky, with a height of 21 feet and a storage capacity of 222 acre-feet. Owned by a private entity, this dam is not state-regulated and falls under the jurisdiction of the Mine Safety and Health Administration. Despite having a low hazard potential, its condition assessment is not available, and there is no information on its inspection frequency or emergency action plan preparation.
The dam, completed in an unspecified year, serves a primary purpose different from traditional water resource management, and its associated structures and modifications remain undocumented. With no designated spillway type or drainage area provided, there is limited data on the dam's hydraulic characteristics or potential risks. While the dam has not been assigned to the US Army Corps of Engineers, its operational and emergency response protocols are unclear, leaving uncertainties regarding its overall safety and management.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the enigmatic nature of Slurry Lake III presents a unique opportunity to investigate the regulatory oversight and risk assessment of privately-owned dams. The lack of information on its condition, emergency preparedness, and maintenance raises questions about the potential environmental impact and safety measures in place. Further research and scrutiny are needed to ensure the integrity and resilience of this understudied dam in Union, Kentucky, especially in the face of changing climatic conditions and water resource management challenges.
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 Iii -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River At Old Shawneetown | 259,000 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Wadesville | 11 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At New Harmony | 34,700 cfs | → |
| Tradewater River At Olney | 19 cfs | → |
| Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun | 830 cfs | → |
| Little Wabash River At Carmi | 5,760 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Slurry Lake Iii.
Boat launches
- Daisey Mae Road Union County
- Union County
- Blackburn Road 198, Union County
- Dogtown Boat Ramp
- Crittenden County
- Water Street Cave-In-Rock
Campgrounds
- Riverview Park At Dam 50 Primitive Campsite
- Camp Cadiz Campground
- Tower Rock Campsite
- High Knob Campground
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)
- Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il
- 1 Minle Southwest Of Delwood, Il (Sec. 18, T11s, R13e) To Reesville, 1/4 Mile South Of The Confluence With Sugar Creek
Track Slurry Lake Iii in the Snoflo app
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About Slurry Lake Iii
Where does the data for Slurry Lake Iii 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 Low 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 Slurry Lake Iii.