Blue Creek Mine #3 - Impoundment #1 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Alabama, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 170 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Blue Creek Mine #3 - Impoundment #1
The primary purpose of Blue Creek Mine #3 - Impoundment #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). It impounds the Tr-blue Creek near North Johns.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
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.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | North Johns |
| River/Stream | Tr-blue Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.37833, -87.10333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Jim Walter Resources Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01521 |
| Federal ID | AL01521 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |