Unimin Tailings Dam

Virginia — Frederick County

Location

StateVirginia
CountyFrederick
Coordinates39.24390, -78.33500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height96 ft
Dam Height96 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
NID Storage1,700 acre-ft
Max Storage1,700 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUnimin Corporation

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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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