Delbarton Slurry Impoundment

PIGEON CREEK· Mingo, West Virginia· Built 2004· Earth· 760 ft tall
High Hazard Other Private

Physical Details

Dam Height 760 ft (taller than 99.6% in WV)
Dam Length3,460 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage14.7K acre-ft
Normal Storage14.5K acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge35 cfs
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)
NID IDWV05917

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DMR

Ownership

DELBARTON MINING COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Delbarton Slurry Impoundment?

Delbarton Slurry Impoundment is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Who owns Delbarton Slurry Impoundment?

Delbarton Slurry Impoundment is owned by DELBARTON MINING COMPANY (Private).

When was Delbarton Slurry Impoundment built?

Delbarton Slurry Impoundment was completed in 2004, making it 22 years old.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.