Cove Ridge Tailing Pond
Key Takeaway
Cove Ridge Tailing Pond is classified as high hazard in Virginia. 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 | 60 ft (taller than 95.8% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 855 ft |
| Normal Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA069046 |
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
Unimin Corporation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cove Ridge Tailing Pond?
Cove Ridge Tailing Pond 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 Cove Ridge Tailing Pond?
Cove Ridge Tailing Pond is owned by Unimin Corporation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Cove Ridge Tailing Pond?
Cove Ridge Tailing Pond has a dam height of 60 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.