Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment (Plant 1 Crdf) dam
Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment (Plant 1 Crdf)
The Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment (Plant 1 Crdf) in Clothier, West Virginia, is a privately owned earth dam with a height of 415 feet and a storage capacity of 4491 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this impoundment is for tailings storage, making it a critical structure in the mining industry. Despite not being regulated by the state, it is subject to inspections by the Mine Safety and Health Administration due to its high hazard potential.
Located in Boone County, West Virginia, this impoundment poses a significant risk in case of failure, with a high hazard potential designation. Its condition assessment is not available, indicating a lack of information on its current state. The absence of a Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and updated emergency contacts raises concerns about the preparedness and response capability in case of an emergency. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and advocate for the safety and maintenance of structures like the Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment to prevent potential disasters and protect the environment.
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 Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment (Plant 1 Crdf) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Fork At Whitesville | 24 cfs | → |
| Guyandotte River At Logan | 358 cfs | → |
| Guyandotte River At Man | 968 cfs | → |
| Big Coal River At Ashford | 155 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork At Clear Fork | 44 cfs | → |
| Guyandotte River Near Baileysville | 191 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment (Plant 1 Crdf).
Paddle runs
- The Route U.S. 19 Bridge To The Confluence With The Gauley River
- Bluestone Dam To Gauley Bridge
- Bluestone Dam To Sandstone
- Upper Gauley - Summersville Dam To Mason Branch
- Begins Below Summersville Lake To The Town Of Swiss
- Meadow Creek Junction To The Route U.S. 19 Bridge
Track Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment (Plant 1 Crdf) in the Snoflo app
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About Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment (Plant 1 Crdf)
Where does the data for Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment (Plant 1 Crdf) 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 Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment (Plant 1 Crdf).