Big Branch Coal Refuse Facility
West Virginia — Clay County
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Clay |
| Coordinates | 38.38810, -81.03472 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 260 ft |
| Dam Height | 260 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| NID Storage | 4,828 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,828 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1997 |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | FOLA COAL COMPANY |
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.