Scott's Run Cinder Barrier

West Virginia — Kanawha County — SCOTT'S RUN

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyKanawha
RiverSCOTT'S RUN
Coordinates38.25083, -81.55194

Physical Characteristics

NID Height179 ft
Dam Height179 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage879 acre-ft
Max Storage879 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 31, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerE. I. DUPONT DENEMOURS & CO.
Other NameScott's Run Cinder Barrier Dam

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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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