Slurry Impoundment 401 is an earth dam located in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 280 ft280 ft tall and 910 ft long, taller than 99% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against the Statue of Liberty, 305 ft ground to torch; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Slurry Impoundment 401
The primary purpose of Slurry Impoundment 401 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 Kentucky Fuel Corporation (private).
The dam stands 280 feet tall and stretches 910 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,143 acre-feet.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream.
At 280 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kentucky dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Breathitt |
| Nearest City | Evanston |
| Coordinates | 37.55306, -83.05139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 280 ft |
| Dam Height | 280 ft |
| Dam Length | 910 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,143 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Kentucky Fuel Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY83541 |
| Federal ID | KY83541 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |