D Tailings dam
D Tailings
D Tailings, located in Kearney, Arizona, is a private earth dam structure with a height of 150 feet and a storage capacity of 63,000 acre-feet. This significant tailings dam poses a hazard potential and falls under the jurisdiction of the Mine Safety and Health Administration for regulation and inspection. Despite being non-state regulated, D Tailings remains a crucial component of the local water resource infrastructure in Pinal County, Arizona.
With no available condition assessment or emergency action plan, the current state of D Tailings' structural integrity and risk management measures remain unknown. The dam's purpose solely revolves around tailings containment, indicating its vital role in managing mining byproducts in the region. As a private facility, D Tailings lacks federal or state funding and oversight, making it essential for the owner to prioritize regular inspections and maintenance to ensure long-term stability.
Given its location and potential impact on the surrounding environment, water resource and climate enthusiasts must monitor D Tailings closely for any updates on its condition, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness. As a significant structure in the area, its management and maintenance are crucial for mitigating potential hazards and preserving the integrity of the local water resources.
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 D Tailings -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Gila River At Kelvin | 197 cfs | → |
| Aravaipa Creek Near Mammoth | 1 cfs | → |
| Gila River Below Coolidge Dam | 0 cfs | → |
| Florence-Casa Grande Canal | 192 cfs | → |
| San Carlos River Near Peridot | · | → |
| Pinto Cr Blw Haunted Canyon Nr Miami | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near D Tailings.
Campgrounds
- Shores
- The Shores Recreation Site
- Christmas Recreation Site
- Christmas
- Brandenburg Campground
- Pioneer Pass Camping Area
Fishing spots
Track D Tailings in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About D Tailings
Where does the data for D Tailings 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 Significant 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 D Tailings.