Bailey Sediment Pond No 1 dam
Bailey Sediment Pond No 1
Bailey Sediment Pond No 1, located in Greene, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. This sediment pond sits in Richhill Township and is designed for the purpose of managing sediment and runoff in the area. With a dam height of 32 feet and a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, this earth dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local environment and water resources.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, Bailey Sediment Pond No 1 poses a high hazard potential due to its location and purpose. The dam, with a length of 300 feet, serves as a vital structure in the area, with a drainage area of 0.15 square miles and a surface area of 2.4 acres. The mine safety and health administration oversee regulatory aspects of the pond, ensuring proper inspections and enforcement measures are in place to maintain its integrity.
In the event of an emergency, it is important for local authorities to have an updated emergency action plan in place for Bailey Sediment Pond No 1. Regular inspections are conducted to assess the condition of the dam, with the last inspection taking place in September 2020. With its crucial role in sediment and runoff management, this structure exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the region.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bailey Sediment Pond No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Creek At Elm Grove | 1,040 cfs | → |
| South Fork Tenmile Creek At Jefferson | 330 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh | 1,140 cfs | → |
| Short Creek Near Dillonvale Oh | 1,160 cfs | → |
| Dunkard Creek At Shannopin | 589 cfs | → |
| Monongahela River Near Masontown | 13,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bailey Sediment Pond No 1.
Boat launches
- Dutch Fork Lake (West Side)
- 13th Street 107, Moundsville
- Rice's Landing
- Powhatan Point Boat Launch
- East Fredricktown
- Isabella
Track Bailey Sediment Pond No 1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Bailey Sediment Pond No 1
Where does the data for Bailey Sediment Pond No 1 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Bailey Sediment Pond No 1.