Jake Gore Slurry Impoundment

Boone, West Virginia· Earth· 610 ft tall

High Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Jake Gore Slurry Impoundment 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	610 ft (taller than 99.1% in WV)
Dam Length	3,100 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	24.8K acre-ft

NID ID	WV00526

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

State Regulated: No

Ownership

Lexington Coal Company, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jake Gore Slurry Impoundment?

Jake Gore 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 Jake Gore Slurry Impoundment?

Jake Gore Slurry Impoundment is owned by Lexington Coal Company, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Jake Gore Slurry Impoundment?

Jake Gore Slurry Impoundment 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 Jake Gore Slurry Impoundment?

Jake Gore Slurry Impoundment has a dam height of 610 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.

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.