Mine Tailings Storage Facility Checklist
Ensure safe and compliant tailings management! This checklist guides you through critical inspections, maintenance, and monitoring of your tailings storage facility, minimizing risk and maximizing environmental protection. Stay ahead of regulations and safeguard your operation.
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Design & Construction Review
Verification of design parameters, construction materials, and adherence to relevant codes and standards.
Design Slope Angle (Degrees)
Foundation Bearing Capacity (kPa)
Design Approval Date
Foundation Type
Approved Design Drawings
Seepage Control Method
Design Engineer Name
Dam Stability Monitoring
Assessment of pore pressure, seepage, instrumentation readings, and visual inspections for signs of instability.
Pore Pressure at Instrument A (kPa)
Seepage Rate (m³/day)
Groundwater Level (m ASL)
Date of Last Survey
Time of Measurement
Dam Stability Assessment (Qualitative)
Observed Anomalies or Concerns
Attachment: Monitoring Data Spreadsheet
Water Management Systems
Evaluation of decant systems, water levels, discharge compliance, and erosion controls.
Decant Pond Water Level (m)
Discharge Flow Rate (m³/s)
Water Quality Parameters (Select all that apply)
Seepage Rate (m/day)
Last Pond Cleaning Date
Comments on Water Management System Performance
Tailings Characteristics
Review of tailings density, viscosity, particle size distribution, and geochemical properties.
Tailings Density (t/m³)
Particle Size (d50, mm)
Viscosity (cP)
Tailings Type
Geochemical Analysis Summary
Tailings Characterization Report
Date of Last Characterization
Instrumentation and Monitoring
Check of data logger functionality, sensor calibration, and data transmission reliability.
Piezometer Reading (Location 1)
Slope Extensometer Reading
Inclinometer Reading (Angle)
Last Calibration Date (Piezometers)
Time of Data Download
Data Transmission Status
Notes / Observations
Screenshot of Data Logger Display
Emergency Response Preparedness
Validation of emergency procedures, communication protocols, and evacuation plans.
Last Emergency Drill Date
Next Scheduled Drill Date
Typical Alert Activation Time
Number of Trained Emergency Responders
Communication Methods Verified
Evacuation Routes Checked
Summary of Recent Drill Findings & Actions Taken
Visual Inspection - Structural Integrity
Assessment of cracks, settlements, erosion, and other signs of distress in dam structures.
Presence of Visible Cracks (Dam Wall)
Maximum Crack Width (inches)
Description of Settlement Patterns (if any)
Evidence of Erosion at Toe of Dam
Photos of Dam Wall - Overview
Additional Observations/Comments
Signs of Vegetation Stress
Regulatory Compliance
Verification of permits, reporting requirements, and adherence to environmental regulations.
Last Permit Renewal Date
Permit Type (e.g., Water Discharge, Air Emissions)
Permit Number
Summary of Recent Regulatory Inspections (if applicable)
Compliance Status (based on latest inspection/reporting)
Next Reporting Deadline
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