Butler Branch Refuse Disposal Facility Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Butler Branch Refuse Disposal Facility, also known as the Butler Branch Slurry Impoundment or Spurlock Facility, is a private-owned structure located in Printer, Floyd County, Kentucky.
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Summary
This tailings dam, primarily used for containing waste materials, stands at an impressive height of 195 feet and spans a length of 1175 feet. Despite being non-state regulated, the Mine Safety and Health Administration oversees inspections and regulatory actions to ensure safety and compliance.
With a storage capacity of 1300 acre-feet, the dam poses a high hazard potential and its condition assessment is currently not available. While specific details about its construction date and history of modifications remain unknown, the facility has not undergone recent assessment or emergency action plan updates. Although lacking in certain information, the Butler Branch Refuse Disposal Facility represents an important structure in the area, warranting continued monitoring and assessment for potential risks and environmental impacts in the future.
Dam Length |
1175 |
Dam Height |
195 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
1300 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
195 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Levisa Fork At Pikeville
|
1460cfs |
Johns Creek Near Meta
|
21cfs |
Levisa Fork At Paintsville
|
1880cfs |
Grapevine Creek Near Phyllis
|
5cfs |
Licking River Below Mason Fork Nr Salyersville
|
41cfs |
Tug Fork At Williamson
|
365cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Butler Branch Refuse Disposal Facility