Marsh Creek Dam
Marsh Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Steuben County, New York, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Marsh Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Marsh Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Whitesville Rod & Gun Club (private). It impounds the Marsh Creek near Whitesville.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1951, 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 07/26/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Nearest City | Whitesville |
| River/Stream | Marsh Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.07833, -77.72500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,325 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WHITESVILLE ROD & GUN CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01450 |
| Federal ID | NY01450 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |