Rock House Branch Slurry Impoundment

Logan, West Virginia· Earth· 482 ft tall

High Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Rock House 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	482 ft (taller than 98% in WV)
Dam Length	1,170 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	7.1K acre-ft

NID ID	WV04535

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

Stirrat Coal Company

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rock House Branch Slurry Impoundment?

Rock House 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 Rock House Branch Slurry Impoundment?

Rock House Branch Slurry Impoundment is owned by Stirrat Coal Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Rock House Branch Slurry Impoundment?

Rock House 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 Rock House Branch Slurry Impoundment?

Rock House Branch Slurry Impoundment has a dam height of 482 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.