Cherry Tree Hollow Refuse Facility
Key Takeaway
Cherry Tree Hollow Refuse Facility 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 | 385 ft (taller than 96.7% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.0K acre-ft |
| NID ID | WV00530 |
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
Coal River Processing, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cherry Tree Hollow Refuse Facility?
Cherry Tree Hollow Refuse Facility 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 Cherry Tree Hollow Refuse Facility?
Cherry Tree Hollow Refuse Facility is owned by Coal River Processing, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Cherry Tree Hollow Refuse Facility?
Cherry Tree Hollow Refuse Facility 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 Cherry Tree Hollow Refuse Facility?
Cherry Tree Hollow Refuse Facility has a dam height of 385 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.