Alabama has 4 tailings dams. Tailings dams contain waste material from mining operations — typically a slurry of finely ground rock left over after valuable minerals have been extracted.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Imp No.1 | Jefferson | 100 | Low | Not assessed | |
| 2 | Imp No.2 | Jefferson | 50 | Significant | Not assessed | |
| 3 | Imp No.1 | Walker | 40 | Significant | Not assessed | |
| 4 | Imp. No. 1 | Walker | 35 | Significant | Not assessed |