Brushy Fork Impoundment Dam, West Virginia, USA

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Quick Facts About Brushy Fork Impoundment Dam

Location: Greenbrier, West Virginia
Coordinates: 37.91889, -80.51389
River: Brushy Fork River
Primary Purpose: Tailings
Type: Other
Commissioned: 1996
Dam Height: 605 ft (184 m)
Dam Length: 2,800 ft (853 m)
Dam Capacity: 34,582 acre-ft (42,656 Ml)

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Brushy Fork Impoundment Dam Information

Brushy Fork Impoundment Dam is an other dam located in Pettus, Greenbrier, West Virginia.

The dam, which is on the Brushy Fork River, was primarily built for Tailings purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1996 and is currently owned by MARFORK COAL COMPANY.

Brushy Fork Impoundment Dam Structure

The Brushy Fork Impoundment Dam is approximately 2,800 feet (853 m) long, 605 feet (184 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Brushy Fork Impoundment Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 32,026 acre-ft (39,503 Ml) and maximum capacity of 34,582 acre-ft (42,656 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 168 acres (68 ha) and the total catchment area is 1 square miles (3 square kilometres).

Brushy Fork Impoundment Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 113 cubic feet per second (3 cubic metres per second).

Brushy Fork Impoundment Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Brushy Fork Impoundment Dam
Greenbrier, West Virginia
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) 605 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 2,800 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 34,582 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 1 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Brushy Fork Impoundment Dam Weather

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Brushy Fork Impoundment Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Brushy Fork Impoundment Dam?

Brushy Fork Impoundment Dam is in West Virginia.

In which county is the Brushy Fork Impoundment Dam?

Brushy Fork Impoundment Dam is in Greenbrier County.

How high is the Brushy Fork Impoundment Dam?

Brushy Fork Impoundment Dam is 605 feet high.

How long is the Brushy Fork Impoundment Dam?

Brushy Fork Impoundment Dam is 2,800 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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