Rassmusen Dam

CHASE BROOK· Delaware, New York· Built 1976· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Rassmusen Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 74.7% in NY)
Dam Length525 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage119 acre-ft
Normal Storage71 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDNY00541

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: June 16, 1999
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

ARTHUR E RASMUSSEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rassmusen Dam?

Rassmusen 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 Rassmusen Dam?

Rassmusen Dam is owned by ARTHUR E RASMUSSEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rassmusen Dam built?

Rassmusen Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Rassmusen Dam?

Rassmusen Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Rassmusen Dam?

Rassmusen Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Rassmusen Dam last inspected?

Rassmusen Dam was last inspected on June 16, 1999. 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.