Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Slurry dam
Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Slurry
Located in Greene County, Pennsylvania, the Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Slurry is a privately owned earth dam with a buttress core type that stands at a height of 337 feet and stretches over a length of 2800 feet. Completed in 2014, this impressive structure has a storage capacity of 24,143 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 181 acres, serving various purposes beyond just water storage. Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, this dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
The Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Slurry dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow in the TR ENLOW FORK river or stream, contributing to its management and conservation efforts. With a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment, this dam serves as a key component in the region's water resource infrastructure, safeguarding against potential risks and emergencies. Despite its significant size and impact, the dam has not undergone any major modifications since its completion, highlighting its robust design and construction.
As a notable feature within the Huntington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Slurry dam stands as a testament to effective collaboration between private ownership and state regulatory agencies. With a focus on safety, compliance, and risk management, this dam exemplifies the importance of proactive monitoring and maintenance in safeguarding water resources and adapting to climate challenges.
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 Mine Area No. 3 Slurry -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Creek At Elm Grove | 104 cfs | → |
| South Fork Tenmile Creek At Jefferson | 33 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh | 78 cfs | → |
| Short Creek Near Dillonvale Oh | 94 cfs | → |
| Dunkard Creek At Shannopin | 80 cfs | → |
| Monongahela River Near Masontown | 2,980 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Slurry.
Boat launches
- Dutch Fork Lake (West Side)
- 13th Street 107, Moundsville
- Rice's Landing
- East Fredricktown
- Powhatan Point Boat Launch
- Isabella
Fishing spots
- Belmot Lake
- Belmont Lake
- Barnesville Reservoir Number Three
- Barnesville Lake
- Barnesville Lake #4
- Bruceton Mills Public Fishing Area
Paddle runs
Track Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Slurry 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 Mine Area No. 3 Slurry
Where does the data for Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Slurry 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 Mine Area No. 3 Slurry.