Pads Branch Slurry Impoundment
Key Takeaway
Pads Branch Slurry Impoundment is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 67 ft (taller than 90.4% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 936 acre-ft |
| NID ID | KY83588 |
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
Pine Branch Mining, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pads Branch Slurry Impoundment?
Pads Branch Slurry Impoundment 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 Pads Branch Slurry Impoundment?
Pads Branch Slurry Impoundment is owned by Pine Branch Mining, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Pads Branch Slurry Impoundment?
Pads 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 Pads Branch Slurry Impoundment?
Pads Branch Slurry Impoundment has a dam height of 67 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.