Fly Ash Settling Basin Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha |
| Nearest City | SO. CHARLESTON |
| River/Stream | DAVIS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.36111, -81.71194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 72 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | FMC CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |