Coal Refuse Disposal Facility No. 1 dam
Coal Refuse Disposal Facility No. 1
Coal Refuse Disposal Facility No. 1, located in Tallmansville, West Virginia, is a privately owned facility primarily used for tailings disposal. The dam at this facility stands at a height of 190 feet and stretches over 1100 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 6100 acre-feet. While the site is not regulated by the state, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Mine Safety and Health Administration for inspections and enforcement.
Despite lacking state oversight, the facility poses a high hazard potential due to its size and function. The condition assessment of the dam is currently listed as "Not Available," raising concerns about its safety and stability. Emergency action plans and risk assessment measures for the site are also lacking, highlighting the need for improved emergency preparedness and management protocols to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of surrounding communities and water resources.
With the risk of inundation and potential environmental impact from a dam failure, stakeholders and regulators must prioritize the assessment and monitoring of Coal Refuse Disposal Facility No. 1. This facility serves as a critical reminder of the importance of proper dam maintenance and emergency readiness in safeguarding water resources and the surrounding environment from the impacts of coal refuse disposal operations.
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 Coal Refuse Disposal Facility No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhannon River At Alton | 91 cfs | → |
| Sand Run Near Buckhannon | 8 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork River At Audra | 82 cfs | → |
| Buckhannon River At Hall | 171 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley River Near Dailey | 164 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley River At Belington | 246 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Coal Refuse Disposal Facility No. 1.
Boat launches
- Madison Street Buckhannon
- State Park Trail Lewis County
- Lewis County
- Beverly-Fairmont Pike Philippi
- Braxton County
Campgrounds
- Audra State Park
- Pegasus Farm Campground
- Kumbrabow State Forest
- Holly River State Park
- Stonewall Jackson State Park
- Stuart Campground
Track Coal Refuse Disposal Facility No. 1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Coal Refuse Disposal Facility No. 1
Where does the data for Coal Refuse Disposal Facility No. 1 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 Coal Refuse Disposal Facility No. 1.