Oldhouse Branch Impoundment No. 3

Logan, West Virginia· Earth· 440 ft tall
High Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Oldhouse Branch Impoundment No. 3 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 440 ft (taller than 97.6% in WV)
Dam Length1,195 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.1K acre-ft
NID IDWV83527

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

Ramaco Resources, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oldhouse Branch Impoundment No. 3?

Oldhouse Branch Impoundment No. 3 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 Oldhouse Branch Impoundment No. 3?

Oldhouse Branch Impoundment No. 3 is owned by Ramaco Resources, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Oldhouse Branch Impoundment No. 3?

Oldhouse Branch Impoundment No. 3 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 Oldhouse Branch Impoundment No. 3?

Oldhouse Branch Impoundment No. 3 has a dam height of 440 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.