The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam

Ohio — Belmont County

Location

StateOhio
CountyBelmont
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 Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1981
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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