10Total Dams
9High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Mingo County, West Virginia
Mingo County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 9 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Mingo County is 42 years old. The most common purpose is tailings. The tallest dam is Delbarton Slurry Impoundment at 760 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delbarton Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 760 | Other | 2004 |
| Aldrich Branch Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 560 | Tailings | |
| Ragland Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 370 | Tailings | |
| Ben Creek Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 358 | Tailings | |
| R.d. Bailey Dam | High | Not assessed | 310 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1976 |
| Nile Stone Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 272 | Other | 1993 |
| Twelvepole Refuse Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 235 | Tailings | |
| Fresh Water Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 75 | Water Supply | |
| Laurel Creek Lake No.1 | High | Poor | 47 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1960 |
| Fresh Water Impoundment | Significant | Not assessed | 66 | Water Supply |