Sugar Camp Branch Coal Refuse Impoundment

West Virginia — Nicholas County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyNicholas
Coordinates38.30580, -81.02889

Physical Characteristics

NID Height150 ft
Dam Height150 ft
Dam Length1,900 ft
NID Storage19,901 acre-ft
Max Storage19,901 acre-ft
Surface Area249 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed2006
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerPOWER 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.

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