Bailey Mine Area No. 6 Sed Pond
Key Takeaway
Bailey Mine Area No. 6 Sed Pond is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. 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 | 58 ft (taller than 88% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | PA01934 |
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. 6 Sed Pond?
Bailey Mine Area No. 6 Sed Pond 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. 6 Sed Pond?
Bailey Mine Area No. 6 Sed Pond is owned by CONSOL PA COAL CO LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Bailey Mine Area No. 6 Sed Pond?
Bailey Mine Area No. 6 Sed Pond 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. 6 Sed Pond?
Bailey Mine Area No. 6 Sed Pond has a dam height of 58 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. 6 Sed Pond last inspected?
Bailey Mine Area No. 6 Sed Pond was last inspected on July 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.