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The Bailey Mine Slurry Impoundment, located in Richhill Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Completed in 1984, this Earth-type dam stands at a towering height of 315 feet and spans a length of 4500 feet, with a storage capacity of 21,846 acre-feet. Situated near Talley Run, this impoundment serves a primary purpose of "Other" and is used for various purposes, including mine waste containment.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, the Bailey Mine Slurry Impoundment poses a high hazard potential due to its size and location. The Mine Safety and Health Administration conducts regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards. While no emergency action plan or inundation maps have been reported, the owners must remain vigilant and prepared for any potential risks or incidents. With its significant storage capacity and strategic positioning, this impoundment plays a crucial role in the management of water resources in the region.
Year_Completed | 1984 |
Dam_Height | 315 |
River_Or_Stream | TALLEY RUN |
Dam_Length | 4500 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 159 |
Drainage_Area | 0.3 |
Nid_Storage | 21846 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 315 |
WEST FORK RIVER AT ENTERPRISE | 1210cfs |
CAPTINA CR. AT S.R. 148 AT ARMSTRONGS MILLS | 164cfs |
DECKERS CREEK AT MORGANTOWN | 133cfs |
OHIO RIVER ABOVE SARDIS | 72700cfs |
SOUTH FORK TENMILE CREEK AT JEFFERSON | 243cfs |
MONONGAHELA RIVER NEAR MASONTOWN | 12900cfs |
SHORT CREEK NEAR DILLONVALE OH | 153cfs |