Aep Proj. 1301 Ash Pond is an earth dam located in Mason County, West Virginia, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 13,000 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Aep Proj. 1301 Ash Pond
The primary purpose of Aep Proj. 1301 Ash Pond is tailings. Tailings dams contain waste material from mining operations — typically a slurry of finely ground rock left over after valuable minerals have been extracted. These structures require ongoing monitoring because tailings can contain heavy metals and other contaminants. The dam is owned by American Electric Power (public utility). It impounds the Little Broad Run near New Haven.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 13,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 961 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/30/2025.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mason |
| Nearest City | New Haven |
| River/Stream | Little Broad Run |
| Coordinates | 38.96750, -81.93306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 13,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 961 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 961 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 955 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | American Electric Power |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/30/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV05307 |
| Federal ID | WV05307 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |