Lotts Branch Slurry Impoundment

Boone, West Virginia· Earth· 478 ft tall

High Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Lotts 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	478 ft (taller than 97.8% in WV)
Dam Length	1,450 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	12.3K acre-ft

NID ID	WV83549

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

ERP Environmental Fund, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lotts Branch Slurry Impoundment?

Lotts 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 Lotts Branch Slurry Impoundment?

Lotts Branch Slurry Impoundment is owned by ERP Environmental Fund, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lotts Branch Slurry Impoundment?

Lotts 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 Lotts Branch Slurry Impoundment?

Lotts Branch Slurry Impoundment has a dam height of 478 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.