Bishop & Chase Marsh Dam & Dike
Bishop & Chase Marsh Dam & Dike is an earth dam located in Delaware County, New York, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bishop & Chase Marsh Dam & Dike
The primary purpose of Bishop & Chase Marsh Dam & Dike is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Charles Bishop (private). It impounds the Tr-susquehanna River near Sidney.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 495 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 12/18/1996. That was over 29 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
| Nearest City | Sidney |
| River/Stream | Tr-susquehanna River |
| Coordinates | 42.31000, -75.34333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 293 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | CHARLES BISHOP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/18/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01035 |
| Federal ID | NY01035 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |