Marion Teachout Wildlife Marsh Dam

TR-STERLING VALLEY CREEK· Cayuga, New York· Built 1958· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Marion Teachout Wildlife Marsh Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 9% in NY)
Dam Length115 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge218 cfs
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDNY01418

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 6, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

JAMES LAGOE

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Marion Teachout Wildlife Marsh Dam?

Marion Teachout Wildlife Marsh Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Marion Teachout Wildlife Marsh Dam?

Marion Teachout Wildlife Marsh Dam is owned by JAMES LAGOE (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Marion Teachout Wildlife Marsh Dam built?

Marion Teachout Wildlife Marsh Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Marion Teachout Wildlife Marsh Dam?

Marion Teachout Wildlife Marsh Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Marion Teachout Wildlife Marsh Dam?

Marion Teachout Wildlife Marsh Dam has a dam height of 9 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Marion Teachout Wildlife Marsh Dam last inspected?

Marion Teachout Wildlife Marsh Dam was last inspected on August 6, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.