Bottom Ash Ponds 1a
Key Takeaway
Bottom Ash Ponds 1a is classified as significant hazard in West Virginia. Its primary use is tailings. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 21.1% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 297 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| NID ID | WV07918 |
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
APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Bottom Ash Ponds 1a?
Bottom Ash Ponds 1a 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 Bottom Ash Ponds 1a?
Bottom Ash Ponds 1a is owned by APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Bottom Ash Ponds 1a?
Bottom Ash Ponds 1a 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 Bottom Ash Ponds 1a?
Bottom Ash Ponds 1a has a dam height of 28 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 Bottom Ash Ponds 1a last inspected?
Bottom Ash Ponds 1a was last inspected on December 15, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.