Fresh Water Impoundment

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMingo
Nearest CityWharncliffe
Coordinates37.60861, -81.95583

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height66 ft
Dam Height66 ft
Dam Length397 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage80 acre-ft
Max Storage80 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerLexington Coal Company, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV83515
Federal IDWV83515
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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