Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment (Plant 1 Crdf)
Key Takeaway
Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment (Plant 1 Crdf) is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. Its primary use is tailings. 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 Height | 415 ft (taller than 97.4% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.5K acre-ft |
| NID ID | WV00525 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Lexington Coal Company, LLC
Private
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Unknown 405 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment (Plant 1 Crdf)?
Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment (Plant 1 Crdf) 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 Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment (Plant 1 Crdf)?
Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment (Plant 1 Crdf) is owned by Lexington Coal Company, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment (Plant 1 Crdf)?
Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment (Plant 1 Crdf) 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 Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment (Plant 1 Crdf)?
Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment (Plant 1 Crdf) has a dam height of 415 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.