River View West Slurry Lake

Union, Kentucky· Earth· 146 ft tall

High Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

River View West Slurry Lake is classified as high hazard in Kentucky. 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	146 ft (taller than 94.4% in KY)
Dam Length	6,700 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	10.5K acre-ft

NID ID	KY83601

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: No

State Regulated: No

Ownership

River View Coal, LLC

Private

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River View Fresh Water Lake 01i

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Low Hazard 13 ft

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Willow Marsh Dam

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Slurry Lake 07i

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Slurry Lake 04i

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Freshwater Lake

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Morganfield City Lake Dam

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High Hazard 21 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of River View West Slurry Lake?

River View West Slurry Lake 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 River View West Slurry Lake?

River View West Slurry Lake is owned by River View Coal, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of River View West Slurry Lake?

River View West Slurry Lake 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 River View West Slurry Lake?

River View West Slurry Lake has a dam height of 146 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.