Vrasidas Dam
Vrasidas Dam is a concrete dam located in Ulster County, New York, built in 1947. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Vrasidas Dam
The primary purpose of Vrasidas Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Peter Romeo & Holly Klokis (private). It impounds the Mombaccus Creek near Cherrytown.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/12/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster |
| Nearest City | Cherrytown |
| River/Stream | Mombaccus Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.85833, -74.34917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Peter Romeo & Holly Klokis |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY14723 |
| Federal ID | NY14723 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |