Miller Cove Slurry Impoundment Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Miller Cove Slurry Impoundment Dam in Lee, Virginia, stands at a height of 245 feet and has a storage capacity of 3539 acre-feet.


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Summary

This dam, managed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, serves an undetermined hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. Despite its significant size, the dam does not have a designated primary purpose and lacks associated structures.

Located within the Nashville District, this dam poses an uncertain risk without a defined risk assessment or management measures in place. With no inspection history or emergency action plan prepared, the Miller Cove Slurry Impoundment Dam highlights the need for increased regulatory oversight and monitoring to ensure the safety and integrity of water resources in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the complexities and potential hazards associated with dams like this is crucial for safeguarding our environment and communities.

Dam Height

245

Surface Area

63.2

Hydraulic Height

245

Drainage Area

0.65

Nid Storage

3539

Structural Height

245

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

245
       
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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. 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

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, 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.