Bayly Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Bayly Pond, located in Berlin Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned recreational dam built in 1961 along the TR Holbert Creek.


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Summary

The dam, standing at a height of 12 feet and stretching 521 feet in length, provides a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 45 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is for recreational activities, offering a surface area of 13 acres for visitors to enjoy. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is in poor condition according to the most recent inspection in July 2019.

Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bayly Pond is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's owner, a private entity, is responsible for ensuring its safety and compliance with regulatory standards. With its proximity to the TR Holbert Creek, Bayly Pond plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem and water resource management, highlighting the importance of maintaining its structural integrity and functionality. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Bayly Pond an intriguing site to explore, as it embodies the intersection of human recreation and environmental stewardship in a unique natural setting.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

521

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

TR HOLBERT CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Drainage Area

0.12

Nid Storage

51

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

12
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.