Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Saddle B Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

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Summary

3 Saddle B is a privately owned dam located in Greene, Pennsylvania, specifically in Richhill Township. Constructed in 2014 by Michael Baker Jr., Inc., this earth dam stands at 27 feet high and spans 480 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 4,063 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and is regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

Situated along Fletcher Run, this dam serves a primary purpose classified as "Other," with a normal storage capacity of 895 acre-feet and a surface area of 181 acres. Despite being deemed as having a high hazard potential, the condition assessment of Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Saddle B is satisfactory. The dam has not undergone modifications since its completion, and emergency action plans and inundation maps have not been prepared as of the latest data update in 2021. With its critical role in water resource management, this dam represents a significant infrastructure for the region's environmental and climate resilience efforts.

Overall, Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Saddle B stands as a vital component of the water infrastructure in Greene County, Pennsylvania. As a regulated structure with a high hazard potential, ongoing monitoring and maintenance are crucial to ensuring the safety of surrounding communities and the integrity of the dam. With its capacity to store water and manage flood risks, this earth dam plays a key role in safeguarding the local environment and supporting sustainable water resource management practices amidst changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

2014

Dam Length

480

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

FLETCHER RUN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

181

Drainage Area

0.34

Nid Storage

4063

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

27
       
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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.