Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment
Key Takeaway
Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is other. 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 | 363 ft (taller than 95.8% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | WV06913 |
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
CONSOLIDATION COAL COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment?
Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment 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 Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment?
Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment is owned by CONSOLIDATION COAL COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment built?
Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment was completed in 2003, making it 23 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment?
Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment?
Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment has a dam height of 363 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.