Aep Proj. 1301 Ash Pond
Key Takeaway
Aep Proj. 1301 Ash Pond is classified as significant hazard in West Virginia. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is tailings. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 25.1% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 13,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 961 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 955 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | WV05307 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Aep Proj. 1301 Ash Pond?
Aep Proj. 1301 Ash Pond 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 Aep Proj. 1301 Ash Pond?
Aep Proj. 1301 Ash Pond is owned by AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Aep Proj. 1301 Ash Pond built?
Aep Proj. 1301 Ash Pond was completed in 1978, making it 48 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Aep Proj. 1301 Ash Pond?
Aep Proj. 1301 Ash Pond serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Aep Proj. 1301 Ash Pond?
Aep Proj. 1301 Ash Pond has a dam height of 30 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Aep Proj. 1301 Ash Pond last inspected?
Aep Proj. 1301 Ash Pond was last inspected on September 21, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.