Grasshopper Hollow Tailings Dam

West Virginia — Morgan County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMorgan
Coordinates39.67056, -78.21194

Physical Characteristics

NID Height129 ft
Dam Height129 ft
Dam Length720 ft
NID Storage1,260 acre-ft
Max Storage1,260 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerU.S. SILICA 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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