Bailey No 5 West Saddle Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Bailey No 5 West Saddle is a privately owned earth dam located in Richhill Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania.


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Summary

This dam, regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, has a height of 68 feet and a length of 1470 feet. It serves as a vital structure on TR Owens Run, with a storage capacity of 16,930 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.91 square miles.

With a hazard potential rated as high, Bailey No 5 West Saddle has undergone regular inspections, with the last one conducted in September 2020. Despite its condition being deemed satisfactory, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps readiness remain undisclosed. The dam's purpose is classified as 'Other', and it is equipped with a spillway of unlisted width.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Bailey No 5 West Saddle to be a significant part of the region's infrastructure, contributing to water management and flood control efforts. Its location in a rural area underscores the crucial role it plays in ensuring the safety and well-being of the surrounding communities. Further monitoring and maintenance of this dam will be essential to uphold its structural integrity and safeguard against potential hazards.

Dam Length

1470

Dam Height

68

River Or Stream

TR OWENS RUN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

267

Drainage Area

0.91

Nid Storage

16930

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

68
       
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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.