Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Saddle D Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

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Summary

3 Saddle D is a privately owned dam located in Richhill Township, Pennsylvania, with a height of 32 feet and a length of 380 feet. Completed in 2014, this earth dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a storage capacity of 4938 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and is subject to state inspection and enforcement.

Situated on Grinnage Run in Greene County, Pennsylvania, this dam has a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition based on the most recent inspection in August 2020. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 1770 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 181 acres, serving a drainage area of 0.34 square miles. With its buttress core type, Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Saddle D plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.

Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has not had an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated recently. With its significant storage capacity and location in an environmentally sensitive area, it is essential for stakeholders and regulators to ensure that proper risk assessment and management measures are in place to safeguard the surrounding communities and water resources from potential dam failures or emergencies.

Year Completed

2014

Dam Length

380

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

GRINNAGE RUN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

181

Drainage Area

0.34

Nid Storage

4938

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

32
       
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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.