Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Saddle B
Key Takeaway
Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Saddle B is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 60.1% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 895 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 181 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01929 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CONSOL PA COAL CO LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Saddle B?
Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Saddle B is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Saddle B?
Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Saddle B is owned by CONSOL PA COAL CO LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Saddle B built?
Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Saddle B was completed in 2014, making it 12 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Saddle B?
Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Saddle B serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Saddle B?
Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Saddle B has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Saddle B last inspected?
Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Saddle B was last inspected on August 3, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.