Ben Creek Slurry Impoundment
West Virginia — Mingo County
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mingo |
| Coordinates | 37.61528, -81.95833 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 358 ft |
| Dam Height | 358 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,195 ft |
| NID Storage | 16,797 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,797 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Tailings |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | Lexington Coal Comapany, LLC |
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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.