Cunningham Flyash Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Cunningham Flyash Pond, also known as Dutch Hollow Dam, is a private water resource structure located in Kanawha, West Virginia.


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Summary

Built in 1971, this Earth-type dam serves primarily as a tailings storage facility with a height of 31 feet and a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. The dam is situated along the Dutch Hollow river, covering a surface area of 14 acres and draining a 11.8 square mile watershed.

Managed by the West Virginia Division of Water and Waste Management, Cunningham Flyash Pond is subject to state regulations and permitting requirements. Regular inspections ensure the dam's structural integrity and operational safety, with the last assessment conducted in July 2018, deeming the condition as satisfactory. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols remain undisclosed, warranting further attention from water resource and climate enthusiasts.

Year Completed

1971

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

DUTCH HOLLOW

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

11.8

Nid Storage

180

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

31
       
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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.