Delbarton Slurry Impoundment

West Virginia — Mingo County — PIGEON CREEK

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMingo
RiverPIGEON CREEK
Coordinates37.75164, -82.19789

Physical Characteristics

NID Height760 ft
Dam Height760 ft
Dam Length3,460 ft
NID Storage14,702 acre-ft
Max Storage14,702 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed2004
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDELBARTON MINING COMPANY

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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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