The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam, Ohio, USA

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Quick Facts About The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam

Location: Belmont, Ohio
Coordinates: 39.919722, -80.9911111
River: Tributary To Captina Creek River
Primary Purpose: Tailings
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1981
Dam Height: 275 ft (84 m)
Dam Length: 850 ft (259 m)
Dam Capacity: 30,747 acre-ft (37,926 Ml)

The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam Map

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The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam Information

The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 2.5 miles from Alledonia, Belmont, Ohio.

The dam, which is on the Tributary To Captina Creek River, was primarily built for Tailings purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by GEO-MECHANICS, INC., BELLE VERNON, PENNSYLVANIA and commissioned in 1981 and is currently owned by Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.(OVCRI).

The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam Structure

The The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam is approximately 850 feet (259 m) long, 275 feet (84 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 28,670 acre-ft (35,363 Ml) and maximum capacity of 30,747 acre-ft (37,926 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 292 acres (118 ha) and the total catchment area is 479 square miles (1,241 square kilometres).

The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 154 cubic feet per second (4 cubic metres per second).

The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam
Belmont, Ohio
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 275 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 850 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 30,747 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 479 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam Weather

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The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam?

The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam is in Ohio.

In which county is the The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam?

The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam is in Belmont County.

How high is the The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam?

The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam is 275 feet high.

How long is the The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam?

The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam is 850 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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