Bailey Mine Fresh Water Imp
Key Takeaway
Bailey Mine Fresh Water Imp is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization. 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 | 164 ft (taller than 98.5% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 872 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01236 |
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 Fresh Water Imp?
Bailey Mine Fresh Water Imp 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 Fresh Water Imp?
Bailey Mine Fresh Water Imp 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 Fresh Water Imp built?
Bailey Mine Fresh Water Imp was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Fresh Water Imp?
Bailey Mine Fresh Water Imp serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bailey Mine Fresh Water Imp?
Bailey Mine Fresh Water Imp has a dam height of 164 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 Fresh Water Imp last inspected?
Bailey Mine Fresh Water Imp was last inspected on December 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.