Slurry Impoundment No. 1
Slurry Impoundment No. 1 is an earth dam located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Slurry Impoundment No. 1
The primary purpose of Slurry Impoundment No. 1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jim Walter Resources, Inc. (private).
The dam stands 40 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/06/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Tuscaloosa |
| Nearest City | Brookwood |
| Coordinates | 33.31660, -87.32330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Jim Walter Resources, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 01/06/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL83465 |
| Federal ID | AL83465 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |