Slurry Pond No. 3 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Alabama. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 50 ft50 ft tall, taller than 92% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Slurry Pond No. 3
The primary purpose of Slurry Pond No. 3 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 50 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 540 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 03/03/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Adger |
| Coordinates | 33.39060, -87.12060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 540 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Jim Walter Resources, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/03/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL83462 |
| Federal ID | AL83462 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |