Fresh Water Impoundment
Fresh Water Impoundment is an earth dam located in Mingo County, West Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Fresh Water Impoundment
The primary purpose of Fresh Water Impoundment is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lexington Coal Company, Llc (private).
The dam stands 66 feet tall and stretches 397 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
At 66 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mingo |
| Nearest City | Wharncliffe |
| Coordinates | 37.60861, -81.95583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 66 ft |
| Dam Height | 66 ft |
| Dam Length | 397 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Lexington Coal Company, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV83515 |
| Federal ID | WV83515 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |