Bottom Ash Ponds 1a
May 3, 2024
Bottom Ash Ponds 1a, also known as John Amos Flyash 1a & 1b, is a public utility structure located in Putnam, West Virginia. This tailings dam, primarily designed for storing coal combustion residues, stands at a height of 28 feet with a length of 800 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 450 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 297 acre-feet and a surface area of 38 acres.
The dam is regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safe operation. The last inspection in December 2010 deemed the dam to be in satisfactory condition, with a significant hazard potential. While no modifications have been reported since its completion, the emergency action plan for the dam was last revised in June 2017.
Located along the Kanawha River in Black Betsy, Bottom Ash Ponds 1a plays a crucial role in managing coal combustion residues in the region. With its state-regulated status and satisfactory condition assessment, this structure serves as a key component in the state's water resource management efforts.
| Dam_Height | 28 |
| River_Or_Stream | KANAWHA |
| Dam_Length | 800 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Surface_Area | 38 |
| Nid_Storage | 450 |
| Hazard_Potential | Significant |
| Nid_Height | 28 |
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