Wilson Hollow Slurry Imp
Key Takeaway
Wilson Hollow Slurry Imp 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 | 197 ft (taller than 91.6% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 1,290 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.7K acre-ft |
| NID ID | WV06148 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Consolidation Coal Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wilson Hollow Slurry Imp?
Wilson Hollow Slurry Imp 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 Wilson Hollow Slurry Imp?
Wilson Hollow Slurry Imp 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 Wilson Hollow Slurry Imp?
Wilson Hollow Slurry Imp 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 Wilson Hollow Slurry Imp?
Wilson Hollow Slurry Imp has a dam height of 197 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.