Sporn Bottom Ash Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMason
Nearest CityNEW HAVEN
River/StreamOHIO
Coordinates38.96833, -81.92944

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeOther
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length2,500 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage279 acre-ft
Max Storage279 acre-ft
Normal Storage205 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDWV05313
Federal IDWV05313
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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