Sporn Bottom Ash Dam

West Virginia — Mason County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMason
Coordinates38.96833, -81.92944

Physical Characteristics

NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length2,500 ft
NID Storage279 acre-ft
Max Storage279 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerAPPALACHIAN POWER CO

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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