Sugar Camp Branch Coal Refuse Impoundment
West Virginia — Nicholas County
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Nicholas |
| Coordinates | 38.30580, -81.02889 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 150 ft |
| Dam Height | 150 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| NID Storage | 19,901 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19,901 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 249 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 2006 |
| Primary Purpose | Tailings |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | POWER MOUNTAIN 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.