Bailey No 5 West Saddle
Key Takeaway
Bailey No 5 West Saddle 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 | 68 ft (taller than 91.1% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 1,470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 16.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 267 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | PA01949 |
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 No 5 West Saddle?
Bailey No 5 West Saddle 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 No 5 West Saddle?
Bailey No 5 West Saddle 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 No 5 West Saddle?
Bailey No 5 West Saddle 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 No 5 West Saddle?
Bailey No 5 West Saddle has a dam height of 68 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 No 5 West Saddle last inspected?
Bailey No 5 West Saddle was last inspected on September 14, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.