A-Point Refuse Facility

Significant Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

A-Point Refuse Facility is classified as significant hazard in West Virginia. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Normal Storage0 acre-ft
NID IDWV04527

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DMR

Ownership

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of A-Point Refuse Facility?

A-Point Refuse Facility is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates A-Point Refuse Facility?

A-Point Refuse Facility is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.