Mitchell Bottom Ash Ponds

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMarshall
Nearest CityGRAYSVILLE
River/StreamOHIO RIVER
Coordinates39.82500, -80.81583

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length280 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage464 acre-ft
Max Storage464 acre-ft
Normal Storage92 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerAMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/31/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV05108
Federal IDWV05108
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Conner Run Refuse Impoundment 0.6 mi High Lucey Pond Dam 10.5 mi Low Hannibal Locks And Dam 11.2 mi Significant No. 2 Slurry Pond 11.4 mi High The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam 11.4 mi High Ronnie Wade Dam 12.4 mi High Upper Grave No.1 12.8 mi High Upper Grave No.3 13.2 mi High Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment 13.2 mi High Christopher Upper Multipurpose Pond 13.4 mi Significant