Grasshopper Hollow Tailings Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMorgan
Nearest CityBERKELEY SPRINGS
River/StreamPOTOMAC RIVER
Coordinates39.67056, -78.21194

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height129 ft
Dam Height129 ft
Dam Length720 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,260 acre-ft
Max Storage1,260 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,030 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerU.S. SILICA COMPANY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/31/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV06523
Federal IDWV06523
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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