Sausman Tailings Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dark Hollow Raystown Dam
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Sausman Tailings, located in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, is a private water resource structure regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
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Summary
The tailings, designed by EADS Group, serve the primary purpose of managing mine waste and have a significant hazard potential. With a dam height of 39 feet and a storage capacity of 359 acre-feet, Sausman Tailings play a crucial role in controlling water flow in the watershed of Saddler Creek.
Despite not being rated for condition assessment, Sausman Tailings have a drainage area of 0.07 square miles and cover a surface area of 11.5 acres. The structure, built with a buttress core type and unlisted foundation, has a dam length of 222 feet. While the last inspection date and condition assessment are not available, the structure undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its safety and functionality. As a significant water resource in the region, Sausman Tailings contribute to managing water flow and storage in the area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design and function of structures like Sausman Tailings is vital for ensuring effective water management and environmental protection. With its regulated status and significant hazard potential, Sausman Tailings highlight the importance of proper oversight and maintenance of water resource structures to prevent potential risks and ensure sustainable water management practices. By staying informed about the characteristics and operations of structures like Sausman Tailings, enthusiasts can contribute to efforts aimed at safeguarding water resources and promoting climate resilience in the region.
Dam Length |
222 |
Dam Height |
39 |
River Or Stream |
WTRSHD SADDLER CREEK |
Surface Area |
11.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.07 |
Nid Storage |
359 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
39 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Sausman Tailings
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