Blue Creek Mine #3 - Impoundment #1

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlabama
CountyJefferson
Nearest CityNORTH JOHNS
River/StreamTR-BLUE CREEK
Coordinates33.37833, -87.10333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Length170 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage135 acre-ft
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Normal Storage105 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,700 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerJIM WALTER RESOURCES INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL01521
Federal IDAL01521
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Blue Creek Mine #3 - Impoundment #2 0.5 mi Low Fresh Water Impoundment #2 0.6 mi Low Slurry Impoundment - Johns Washer 1.2 mi Low Slurry Pond No. 3 1.3 mi Low Slurry Impoundment #4 1.5 mi Low Black Diamond Lake 3.5 mi Low Blue Creek Lake 3.7 mi Low Ellis Lake 4.0 mi Low Oak Grove Mine Lake 4.4 mi Low Lake Martin 4.4 mi Low