Delbarton Slurry Impoundment
PIGEON CREEK·
Mingo, West Virginia·
Built 2004·
Earth·
760 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 760 ft (taller than 99.6% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 3,460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 14.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | WV05917 |
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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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.