Razorblade Branch Slurry Impoundment

Kentucky, Letcher County

Location

StateKentucky
CountyLetcher
Coordinates37.24639, -82.78056

Physical Characteristics

NID Height422 ft
Dam Height422 ft
Dam Length1,840 ft
NID Storage13,153 acre-ft
Max Storage13,153 acre-ft
Surface Area-

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last Inspection-
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed-
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDeane Mining LLC
Other NameBeth-Elkhorn Mine No. 22 Razorblade Branch Refuse Impoundment;Mil

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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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