The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyBelmont
Nearest CityALLEDONIA
River/StreamTRIBUTARY TO CAPTINA CREEK
Coordinates39.91972, -80.99111

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height275 ft
Dam Height275 ft
Dam Length850 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage30,746 acre-ft
Max Storage30,746 acre-ft
Normal Storage28,669 acre-ft
Surface Area292 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge154 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerOhio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.(OVCRI)
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection09/25/2000
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH01099
Federal IDOH01099
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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