Unimin Tailings Dam
High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Frederick |
| River/Stream | Back Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.24390, -78.33500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 96 ft |
| Dam Height | 96 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | Unimin Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |