Jarrells Branch Slurry Impoundment
Key Takeaway
Jarrells Branch 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 | 520 ft (taller than 98.2% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 1,135 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 18.2K acre-ft |
| NID ID | WV00527 |
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
Rockwell Mining, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jarrells Branch Slurry Impoundment?
Jarrells Branch 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 Jarrells Branch Slurry Impoundment?
Jarrells Branch Slurry Impoundment is owned by Rockwell Mining, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Jarrells Branch Slurry Impoundment?
Jarrells Branch 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 Jarrells Branch Slurry Impoundment?
Jarrells Branch Slurry Impoundment has a dam height of 520 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.