Killarney Slurry Impoundment dam
Killarney Slurry Impoundment
Killarney Slurry Impoundment, located in East Gulf, West Virginia, is a private-owned earth dam structure primarily used for tailings storage. Standing at a height of 657 feet and with a length of 4800 feet, this impoundment has a storage capacity of 6222 acre-feet. The Mine Safety and Health Administration oversees the regulatory and inspection aspects of this high-hazard potential structure.
Despite not being state-regulated or permitted, Killarney Slurry Impoundment poses a significant risk due to its high-hazard potential. While the condition assessment is not available, the emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are currently not specified. With no inundation maps prepared or risk assessments conducted, there is a critical need for enhanced safety protocols and monitoring of this impoundment to mitigate potential hazards.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Killarney Slurry Impoundment serves as a noteworthy structure in Raleigh County, West Virginia. The impoundment's significant size and potential risks underscore the importance of robust regulatory oversight and emergency preparedness measures. As discussions around dam safety and environmental protection continue to evolve, the management and monitoring of impoundments like Killarney Slurry are integral to safeguarding water resources and ecosystems in the region.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Killarney Slurry Impoundment -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Piney Creek At Raleigh | 23 cfs | → |
| Bluestone River Near Pipestem | 182 cfs | → |
| Guyandotte River Near Baileysville | 168 cfs | → |
| Tug Fork At Welch | 94 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork At Clear Fork | 40 cfs | → |
| Bluestone River At Falls Mills | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Killarney Slurry Impoundment.
Boat launches
- Raleigh County
- Johnstown Road Raleigh County
- State Route 41 Fayette County
- New River Road Raleigh County
- Island Loop Trail Raleigh County
Campgrounds
- Blue Jay - Camp Creek State Park
- Mash Fork - Camp Creek State Park
- Primitive Camping
- Pipestem Resort State Park
- Bluestone State Park
- Army Camp
Paddle runs
- Bluestone Dam To Gauley Bridge
- Bluestone Dam To Sandstone
- The U.S. Route 460 Bridge In Glen Lyn, Virginia To The Maximum Summer Pool Elevation Of Bluestone Lake, South Of Hinton, West Virginia
- Meadow Creek Junction To The Route U.S. 19 Bridge
- The Route U.S. 19 Bridge To The Confluence With The Gauley River
- Jefferson Nf Boundary Near Confluence With Nettle Hollow To Confluence With Laurel Branch
Track Killarney Slurry Impoundment in the Snoflo app
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About Killarney Slurry Impoundment
Where does the data for Killarney Slurry Impoundment come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Killarney Slurry Impoundment.