Tunnel Ridge Slurry Cell A

Ohio, West Virginia· Earth· 60 ft tall

High Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Tunnel Ridge Slurry Cell A 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	60 ft (taller than 63.7% in WV)
Dam Length	1,050 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	1.1K acre-ft

NID ID	WV06907

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

Alliance Resource Partners LP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tunnel Ridge Slurry Cell A?

Tunnel Ridge Slurry Cell A 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 Tunnel Ridge Slurry Cell A?

Tunnel Ridge Slurry Cell A is owned by Alliance Resource Partners LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Tunnel Ridge Slurry Cell A?

Tunnel Ridge Slurry Cell A 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 Tunnel Ridge Slurry Cell A?

Tunnel Ridge Slurry Cell A has a dam height of 60 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.