Chess Refuse Disposal Area No. 1
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Boone |
| Nearest City | Sylvester |
| Coordinates | 38.00417, -81.57222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 780 ft |
| Dam Height | 780 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37,710 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37,710 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | Elk Run Coal Company, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |