Main North Holding Pond

Harrison, West Virginia· Earth· 55 ft tall
High Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Main North Holding Pond is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. Its primary use is other. 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 55 ft (taller than 60.6% in WV)
Dam Length270 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage45 acre-ft
NID IDWV03342

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

Consolidation Coal Company

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Main North Holding Pond?

Main North Holding Pond 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 Main North Holding Pond?

Main North Holding Pond is owned by Consolidation Coal Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Main North Holding Pond?

Main North Holding Pond serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Main North Holding Pond?

Main North Holding Pond has a dam height of 55 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.