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Brushy Fork Impoundment

West Virginia, USA

Purpose: Tailings. All purposes: Tailings. Height: 605.0 ft. Length: 2800.0 ft. Max storage: 34,582 acre-feet. Normal storage: 32,026 acre-feet. Surface area: 168 acres. Drainage area: 1 sq mi. Completed: 1996. Hazard: High. Condition: Not Rated. Owner: Private.

68Grade B
Above Average
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Overview

Purpose: Tailings. All purposes: Tailings. Height: 605.0 ft. Length: 2800.0 ft. Max storage: 34,582 acre-feet. Normal storage: 32,026 acre-feet. Surface area: 168 acres. Drainage area: 1 sq mi. Completed: 1996. Hazard: High. Condition: Not Rated. Owner: Private.

Water Source Data

Asset TypeReservoir
Flow Rate50.7k GPM
Seasonal FlowNo (perennial)
Depth605 ft

Water Intelligence Score Breakdown

Total: 68/100
Flow RateGeologicalLegal RightsSustainabilityRarity
Flow Rate
Yield & consistency
25/25
Geological
Formation quality
13/20
Legal Rights
Rights clarity
6/20
Sustainability
Long-term viability
15/20
Rarity
Scarcity premium
9/15

Risk Assessment

Overall: High(60/100)
Dry-up Risk
Medium
15/40

Source depletion probability

LowCritical
Legal Risk
Critical
35/35

Rights & regulatory exposure

LowCritical
Environmental
Medium
10/25

Contamination & ecosystem risk

LowCritical

Land Details

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Acreage
168 ac

7,318,080 sq ft · 67.99 hectares

Asking Price
Not listed
Buildable
Unknown
Zoning
Parcel ID

Water Rights

Unverified

Rights Status Unknown

Not yet researched

Water rights for this asset have not been independently verified. Title research and jurisdictional review are required before any acquisition.

  • Requires title and rights research
  • Contact state water resources agency
  • Budget for legal due diligence

Disclaimer: Water rights information is provided for research and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Rights status, seniority, transferability, and enforceability vary by jurisdiction and change over time. Always consult a licensed water rights attorney and verify status with the relevant state water resources agency before any acquisition or use decision.

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Location

Latitude37.9188975
Longitude-80.5138933
State/ProvinceWest Virginia
County
CountryUSA
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Data Sources & Attribution

Updated Apr 3, 2026
Primary Source
nid_dams
ID: nid-WV08126
Source

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Data Quality

Gold Quality
Gold = Field verified + lab tested
Silver = Reported + partial verification
Bronze = User reported
Unverified = Pending review