Slurry Pond No. 1
Key Takeaway
Slurry Pond No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 90 ft (taller than 94.4% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| NID ID | PA83536 |
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
Consolidation Coal Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Slurry Pond No. 1?
Slurry Pond No. 1 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 Slurry Pond No. 1?
Slurry Pond No. 1 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 Slurry Pond No. 1?
Slurry Pond No. 1 serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Slurry Pond No. 1?
Slurry Pond No. 1 has a dam height of 90 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.