Sporn Unit 5 Flyash Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMason
Nearest CityNEW HAVEN
Coordinates38.97444, -81.92972

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height65 ft
Dam Height65 ft
Dam Length7,293 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,219 acre-ft
Max Storage2,219 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,840 acre-ft
Surface Area70 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge17 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerAPPALACHIAN POWER CO
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/31/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV05312
Federal IDWV05312
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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