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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 |