Campbells Creek Slurry Impoundment, also known as Pointlick Impoundment, is a privately owned structure located in Port Amherst, West Virginia.
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This impoundment, regulated by the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, serves the primary purpose of storing tailings. Completed in 1999, this high-hazard dam stands at 355 feet in height and has a storage capacity of 2,217 acre-feet, with a surface area of 27 acres and a drainage area of 0.08 square miles.
Situated along Pointlick Branch, this impoundment poses a high hazard potential and has not been formally rated for its condition assessment. Despite its critical role in tailings storage, there is limited information available on its inspection frequency, emergency action plan readiness, and risk management measures. With a maximum discharge capacity of 32 cubic feet per second, the impoundment's design and structural integrity are crucial considerations for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
As part of the Huntington District, the Campbells Creek Slurry Impoundment represents a significant water resource infrastructure in Nicholas County, West Virginia. With its notable storage capacity and potential environmental risks, this privately owned structure serves as a focal point for ongoing monitoring and management efforts by regulatory agencies like the Mine Safety and Health Administration. As enthusiasts in water resource and climate issues, understanding the status and conditions of impoundments like Campbells Creek is essential for promoting sustainable water management practices and mitigating potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1999 |
Dam Length |
1275 |
Dam Height |
355 |
River Or Stream |
POINTLICK BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Other |
Surface Area |
27 |
Drainage Area |
0.08 |
Nid Storage |
2217 |
Structural Height |
355 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
355 |
Cranberry River Near Richwood
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70cfs |
Williams River At Dyer
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130cfs |
Gauley River Near Craigsville
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602cfs |
Elk River Below Webster Springs
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333cfs |
Greenbrier River At Buckeye
|
219cfs |
Meadow River At Nallen
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337cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Cranberry River Sites
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Bishop Knob
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Bishop Knob Campground
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Cranberry
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Cranberry Campground
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Rabbit Run To Private Land .5 Mile From Richwood
The U.S. Forest Service Cranberry Campground
To The Confluence With The Gauley River
The Junction With Williams River
To The Junction With Panther Creek
Three Forks To Spice Run
Darnell Run To Rabbit Run
The Headwaters
To The U.S. Forest Service Cranberry Campground