Kingston Coal Refuse Disposal Area
Key Takeaway
Kingston Coal Refuse Disposal Area is classified as low hazard in West Virginia. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.4% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| NID ID | WV01906 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Kingston Processing, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kingston Coal Refuse Disposal Area?
Kingston Coal Refuse Disposal Area is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Kingston Coal Refuse Disposal Area?
Kingston Coal Refuse Disposal Area is owned by Kingston Processing, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Kingston Coal Refuse Disposal Area?
Kingston Coal Refuse Disposal Area 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 Kingston Coal Refuse Disposal Area?
Kingston Coal Refuse Disposal Area has a dam height of 8 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.