Killarney Slurry Impoundment

Raleigh, West Virginia· Earth· 657 ft tall
High Hazard Tailings Private

Physical Details

Dam Height 657 ft (taller than 99.3% in WV)
Dam Length4,800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage6.2K acre-ft
NID IDWV08130

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Pocahontas Coal Company, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Killarney Slurry Impoundment?

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

Who owns Killarney Slurry Impoundment?

Killarney Slurry Impoundment is owned by Pocahontas Coal Company, LLC (Private).

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.