Fresh Water Impoundment is an earth dam located in Mingo County, West Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 66 ft66 ft tall and 397 ft long, taller than 96% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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 assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV83515 |
| Federal ID | WV83515 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |