Long Fork Slurry Impoundment

Pike, Kentucky· Earth· 665 ft tall
High Hazard Tailings Private

Physical Details

Dam Height 665 ft (taller than 99.7% in KY)
Dam Length2,500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage12.5K acre-ft
NID IDKY00426

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Lexington Coal, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Long Fork Slurry Impoundment?

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

Who owns Long Fork Slurry Impoundment?

Long Fork Slurry Impoundment is owned by Lexington Coal, 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.