Baker Mountain Tailings Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Baker Mountain Tailings Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 54 ft (taller than 94.5% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 1,330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 578 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 321 cfs |
| NID ID | VA147014 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Kyanite Mining Corporation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Baker Mountain Tailings Pond Dam?
Baker Mountain Tailings Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Baker Mountain Tailings Pond Dam?
Baker Mountain Tailings Pond Dam is owned by Kyanite Mining Corporation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Baker Mountain Tailings Pond Dam?
Baker Mountain Tailings Pond Dam 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 Baker Mountain Tailings Pond Dam?
Baker Mountain Tailings Pond Dam has a dam height of 54 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 Baker Mountain Tailings Pond Dam last inspected?
Baker Mountain Tailings Pond Dam was last inspected on January 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.