The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam

Ohio, Belmont County, TRIBUTARY TO CAPTINA CREEK

Location

StateOhio
CountyBelmont
RiverTRIBUTARY TO CAPTINA CREEK
Coordinates39.91972, -80.99111

Physical Characteristics

NID Height275 ft
Dam Height275 ft
Dam Length850 ft
NID Storage30,747 acre-ft
Max Storage30,747 acre-ft
Surface Area292 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 25, 2000
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1981
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeNot Listed
OwnerOhio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.(OVCRI)

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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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