Bottom Ash Ponds 1a

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPutnam
Nearest CityBLACK BETSY
River/StreamKANAWHA
Coordinates38.47722, -81.83083

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length800 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage450 acre-ft
Max Storage450 acre-ft
Normal Storage297 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerAPPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/31/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV07918
Federal IDWV07918
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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