Abbotts Hollow Dam

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High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Abbotts Hollow Dam is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Type	Other
Normal Storage	0 acre-ft

NID ID	WV03911

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

U. S. STEEL MINING

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Abbotts Hollow Dam?

Abbotts Hollow Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Abbotts Hollow Dam?

Abbotts Hollow Dam is owned by U. S. STEEL MINING (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.