Bailey No. 8 Slurry Impoundment
Key Takeaway
Bailey No. 8 Slurry Impoundment 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 | 317 ft (taller than 99.6% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 12.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 89 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | PA01992 |
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. 8 Slurry Impoundment?
Bailey No. 8 Slurry Impoundment 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. 8 Slurry Impoundment?
Bailey No. 8 Slurry Impoundment 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. 8 Slurry Impoundment?
Bailey No. 8 Slurry Impoundment 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. 8 Slurry Impoundment?
Bailey No. 8 Slurry Impoundment has a dam height of 317 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.