Tobin Northrup Marsh Dam
Tobin Northrup Marsh Dam is an earth dam located in Steuben County, New York, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tobin Northrup Marsh Dam
The primary purpose of Tobin Northrup Marsh Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charles Sitzenstock (private). It impounds the Onawasa Creek near Addison.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/27/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Nearest City | Addison |
| River/Stream | Onawasa Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.14528, -77.27194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHARLES SITZENSTOCK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/27/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00898 |
| Federal ID | NY00898 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |