Fly Ash Settling Basin Dam

Kanawha County, West Virginia (near SO. CHARLESTON)

River/Stream: DAVIS CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
28 ft
Dam Length
2,450 ft
Reservoir Storage
620 acre-ft
Year Completed
1974
Primary Purpose
Tailings
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
3,100 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-10-31

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WV03921
State
West Virginia (WV)
Coordinates
38.36111, -81.71194
Age
52 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.