River View West Slurry Lake Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
River View West Slurry Lake is a private dam located in Union, Kentucky, with a primary purpose of storing tailings.
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Summary
This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 146 feet and spans a length of 6700 feet, providing a storage capacity of 10,464 acre-feet. Despite not being state-regulated, the Mine Safety and Health Administration oversees the safety and inspections of this high-hazard potential structure.
Situated in Old Shawneetown, IL, this dam poses potential risks in case of failure, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and emergency preparedness measures. With a lack of available condition assessment data, the current state of the dam remains uncertain. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the nuances of structures like River View West Slurry Lake is crucial for monitoring and mitigating potential environmental impacts in the region.
While the specifics of the dam's construction and modifications remain unknown, its significant height and storage capacity underscore the need for ongoing risk management and safety measures. As it falls under the jurisdiction of the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the dam's condition and potential hazards warrant close attention from environmental and regulatory agencies to ensure the safety and stability of this crucial water resource infrastructure.
Dam Length |
6700 |
Dam Height |
146 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
10464 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
146 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Ohio River At Old Shawneetown
|
259000cfs |
Little Wabash River At Carmi
|
178cfs |
Big Creek Near Wadesville
|
2cfs |
Wabash River At New Harmony
|
6890cfs |
Lusk Creek Near Eddyville
|
4cfs |
Tradewater River At Olney
|
30cfs |
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.
River View West Slurry Lake